Fisherman discovers century-old shipwreck in the fog in Lake Michigan
The ship had been buried in the sand at the bottom of the lake for decades before storms this winter apparently revealed it.
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The ship had been buried in the sand at the bottom of the lake for decades before storms this winter apparently revealed it.
The Western Reserve, a respected steel steamer of its time, wrecked during an 1892 storm in Lake Superior.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
The Great Lakes mapping effort will pinpoint hundreds of shipwrecks, illuminate topographical features and identify fisheries, a marine scientist said.
Wisconsin maritime historians recently discovered a 130-year-old shipwreck in Lake Michigan near Algoma, Wisconsin.
RMS Titanic Inc., which holds the legal rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the expedition.
The Gulfstream's ownership remains a mystery. The barge that had been towing it vanished, along with the crew.
Divers have recovered five of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht wreck who were left missing after it sank off Sicily.
The huge luxury sailing yacht Bayesian sank during a violent storm off Sicily, leaving six people missing, including two Americans.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on Oct. 15, 1914. Just 70 sailors survived.
The 130-foot Margaret A. Muir schooner "had lay undetected for over a century, despite hundreds of fishing boats passing over," historians say.
On July 31, 1715, a powerful hurricane devastated 11 Spanish galleons, sending the ships and their precious cargo to the ocean floor.
The San Jose galleon sank more than three centuries ago laden with gold, silver and emeralds believed to be worth billions of dollars.
A wooden steamship that sank on May 1, 1909, was found in 650 feet of water in Lake Superior.
Explorers discovered the wreck of the steamship Milwaukee "remarkably intact" after following clues from old newspaper clippings.
The "holy grail" of shipwrecks has been controversial since it was discovered, because it is both an archaeological and economic treasure.
A WWII-era shipwreck was found in over 600 feet of water in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of the state's Keweenaw Peninsula, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced.
Archaeologists and local residents are racing to study and preserve the wreck before it disappears back into the sea.
Archaeologists are crediting the father-daughter duo with likely finding the remains of a ship that ran aground during the deadliest fire in U.S. history.
Researchers surveying a portion of the Baltic Sea off Lithuania for a renewable energy project discovered the previously unknown shipwreck.
The Africa disappeared in a snowstorm 128 years ago with her entire crew of 11 sailors.
A team spent 14 hours surveying Akagi, noting it was "the first time anyone has laid eyes on the vessel since sinking during June 1942's Battle of Midway."
A remotely operated vehicle was deployed to reach the target nearly 300 feet below the surface and the images revealed a surprise.
The men from the village of Bandli, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, were among hundreds who paid smugglers for a chance at a better life, but ended up sinking just 50 miles from Greece.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.
A 53-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after authorities say he allegedly threatened his neighbor and fired shots in the air in Monroe County, Michigan.
The Livonia Police Department is reminding drivers of the Move Over law in Michigan after dashcam video showed a driver nearly hitting a police officer on the road.
A 66-year-old woman and a 67-year-old man were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Friday in Canton, Michigan.
An ultrarunner collapsed on a high mountain trail outside Silverton only three hours after the start of the Hardrock Hundred, a 102.5-mile endurance race in the southwest Colorado mountains.
A woman has been arraigned on charges relating to the fatal stabbing of a McDonald's restaurant manager in Eastpointe.
The CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather team has declared Saturday as NEXT Weather Alert Days.
For five years, Main and Center streets have been closed off to traffic. However, on Tuesday night, these streets will reopen.
Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.
A 53-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after authorities say he allegedly threatened his neighbor and fired shots in the air in Monroe County, Michigan.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
General Motors announced on Tuesday a $4 billion investment over the next two years in three U.S. manufacturing plants, one of which is located in Michigan.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $48, around $9 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
The three-day event runs May 30 through June 1 and is highlighted by the 35th running of the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix.
This weekend, Brighton, Michigan, will be showcasing everything the city has to offer through its annual Taste of Brighton festival.
Detroit-based artist Tiff Massey's "Baby Bling" exhibit will have a permanent home at the Detroit Institute of Arts after the success of her temporary art exhibition, "7 Mile + Livernois."
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited Central Texas Friday to survey the devastation wrought by last week's deadly flooding.
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A judge has rejected a challenge to Michigan's ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents.
As of July 1, county health officials have reported 10 cases of the disease in 2025.
EGLE claims there are "significant deficiencies" in the management of Wyandotte's water system. The city says its water is safe.
Experts advise paying close attention to where you're launching or landing the displays.
Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.
Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, has died.
First-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered and scored twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 7-3 on Wednesday to end the major league-leading Tigers' winning streak at five games.
The Detroit Tigers now have five All-Stars, tying them with the Dodgers for the most in the majors.
Colt Keith homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with nightly fireworks will be held July 2-5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, as it has for over 30 years.
Lots of big-name golfers are scheduled to play, including Cam Davis, Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau and Nate Lashley.
Canada is Michigan's No. 1 trading partner and vice versa, with cars, car parts, agriculture, tourism and more as products and people crossing bridges and tunnels between our state and our northern neighbor to the tune of billions each year.
Over 1,500 leaders from all corners of the state gathered at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
The CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather team has declared Saturday as NEXT Weather Alert Days.
A brother and sister have been arrested in a series of parking lot robberies in Southeast Michigan, the Waterford Police Department reported.
A woman who is charged in the fatal stabbing of a McDonald's manage in Eastpointe, Michigan, posted on social media days before the July 10 incident.
President Trump is ramping up the pressure in his ongoing trade war. The president is giving dozens of countries, including Canada, until the end of July to strike a new trade deal.
The Livonia Police Department is reminding drivers of the Move Over Law in Michigan after a driver nearly hit a police officer on the road.