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'Ghost ship' found at the bottom of Lake Michigan after going missing in 1886
NBC Newsยท2025-09-16 17:24

Historical Maritime Event - A ghost ship, the FJ King, which sank approximately 140 years ago, has been located in Lake Michigan [1] - The FJ King, a 144-ton vessel, was utilized for transporting grain and iron ore [1] - The ship sank in 1886 after encountering 10-foot waves [2] Discovery and Condition - Search efforts for the FJ King had been ongoing since the 1970s [2] - Sonar equipment facilitated the discovery of the wreckage [2] - Researchers express surprise at the relatively intact condition of the wreckage [2]