5 Ships that Mysteriously Vanished on the Great Lakes

It’s often said that the Great Lakes of North America resemble inland seas. They are the largest group of lakes in the world by area and they contain 21% of the earth’s surface fresh water. They provide a vital link between rich natural resources and centers of industry, making them a key driver of economic growth in both the United States and Canada. Their size, economic importance, and terrifying unpredictability have also made them some of the deadliest waterways in the world. From giant, state-of-the-art freighters, to modest cargo ships said to haunt the lakes to this day, here are the stories of 5 ships that vanished on the Great Lakes. Support Big Old Boats by joining our crew over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/BigOldBoats Check out the Big Old Boats merch store: https://www.bigoldboats.com/shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigoldboats Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigOldBoats TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigolboats Sources: Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes by Dwight Boyer Great Lakes Shipwrecks and Survivals by William Ratigan Shipwrecks of the Lakes by Dana Thomas Bowen https://www.britannica.com/place/Bermuda-Triangle https://www.greatlakesvesselhistory.com/histories-by-name/c/clemson-d-m-2 https://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/details.asp?ID=46723 https://perdurabo10.tripod.com/ships/id95.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/275898365 https://www.newspapers.com/image/180120289 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/09/22/freighter-missing-lake-huron-since-1924-found/692360001/ https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/09/21/clifton-discovered-lake-huron/691889001/ All music sourced from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hdulva Chapters: 00:00 Great Lakes Ghost Ships 00:56 Twins of Doom: SS W. H. Gilcher 6:49 The Seaman’s Lament: SS Clifton 13:07 The Phantom of Lake Erie: SS Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 17:36 One Last Run: SS D.M. Clemson 21:03 The Flying Dutchman of Lake Superior: SS Bannockburn Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue providing free high-quality historical content.