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Making a Wreck of History
An interesting program on the Science Channel last night focused on the ship wrecks in Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay. Apparently, Thunder Bay is the go to place for maritime archeologists, historians and students interested in studying 19th century shipping as numerous shipswrecks are spectacularly preserved in the depths of the fresh waters.
Unlike wrecks in salty seas and Oceans, the metal ships that lie in state in Lake Huron are not corroded. It is possible to really see these ships, many of which were sunk during turbulent November storms, in their former glory. Students of maritime history and nautical archaeology from Eastern Carolina travel to Lake Huron for the unique experience of diving in and around these wrecks. But there is something threatening lurking in those depths, something damaging these pristine historical sights – the prolific zebra and quagga muscles. The invasive species that traveled to this spot in the hulls of Soviet Ocean Going vessels are actively spoiling one of the best places to study the iron and steel age in America.
This could quickly come to an end if we, as a nation, do not choose to restore the Great Lakes as soon as possible. We need to halt the progress of invasive species with a sturdy national ballast standard and we need to invest in the restoration of our Great Lakes so that those in our future can better understand our past.
Some other interesting links for shipwreck enthusiasts are:
Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society
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