Was the Griffon ever found?
Was the Griffon ever found?
Although many have claimed to have found the wreck of Le Griffon, the vast majority have been thoroughly debunked. Despite Le Griffon remaining elusive, the search did bear some fruit in that the team discovered the wrecks of two ships in close proximity: the steamer Bruno and the tow barge Louisa.
Where did the Griffon sink?
Lake Michigan
The final location of the Griffon has long been debated among shipwreck enthusiasts. Historic records state the ship sank among the Huron Islands, and Libert said his research pointed him toward a string of eight islands near the Michigan and Wisconsin border in Lake Michigan.
Where is Lake Michigan located?
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one located entirely within the United States. It covers portions of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Lake Michigan is connected directly to Lake Huron, into which it drains, through the broad Straits of Mackinac.
What was the last ship to sink on the Great Lakes?
the SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Notable Wrecks The largest and last major freighter wrecked on the lakes was the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank on November 10, 1975. “The legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains the most mysterious and controversial of all shipwreck tales heard around the Great Lakes.
When did the Griffon sink?
8 January 1679
Le Griffon is considered by some to have been the first ship lost on the Great Lakes. It was another vessel used by La Salle and Tonti, however, that was the first loss on 8 January 1679.
What is the oldest shipwreck in the Great Lakes?
HMS Ontario is the oldest shipwreck to be discovered in the Great Lakes. Found in May 2008 it is completely intact and lies in very deep water in Lake Ontario.
Who owns Lake Michigan?
The water in the Great Lakes is owned by the general public according to the Public Trust Doctrine. The Public Trust Doctrine is an international legal theory – it applies in both Canada and the United States, so it applies to the entirety of the Great Lakes.
What is the most famous shipwreck in Lake Superior?
the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald
One of the most famous shipwrecks in Great Lake history is the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, a 729-foot freighter that capsized in Lake Superior during a severe storm on November 10, 1975. Sunk en route to a steel mill in Detroit, the vessel is the largest ship to have ever sunk in the lakes.
What happened to the first ship La Salle lost?
The Griffon disappeared while returning from its maiden voyage in 1679. It was last seen struggling in a storm near what is now Washington Island in the state of Wisconsin. “We feel pretty good that what we found is the Griffon,” Mr. Libert told The Expositor in an interview.
