After 115 years, ship that disappeared with 14 crew members is identified in the USA

Last Wednesday, May 1, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) released the discovery of a shipwreck that disappeared exactly 115 years ago. Called Adella Shoresthe steamship sank at Whitefish Point, Michigan, in the United States, and took all 14 crew members on board with him.

As described by O Globo, the ship was discovered at the bottom of Lake Superior, at a depth of 650 feet (just under 200 meters), just 40 miles from where it was last seen. She sank on May 1, 1909 while following another ship through the ice, the Daniel J. Morrell, when disappeared in a strong gale.

The discovery of Adella Shores occurred in 2021 by the brothers Darryl It is Dan Ertel, but was kept secret until more recently, when her identity was confirmed. Images of the discovery show parts of the vessel and a common kitchen item, as well as a cabin wall, the boiler, the cargo winch and a plate.

+ 19th century shipwreck discovered in Michigan, United States

Cursed ship?

One interesting thing about Adella Shores is that, for a long time, it was considered cursed. Built in 1894 by the Shores Lumber Company, the vessel weighed 735 tons, and was named Adella, in honor of the owner’s daughter.

The legend of the curse, however, arose due to a series of incidents prior to its disappearance. According to what was said, he was cursed because he was baptized with water instead of champagneas the family of owners was extremely opposed to alcohol.