Wooden steamship that sank in 1909 discovered in Lake Superior
A wooden steamship that sank on May 1, 1909, was found in 650 feet of water in Lake Superior.
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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.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
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.
OceanGate Expeditions' small Titan submersible set off with 5 people, including 3 paying passengers and, at most, about 96 hours' worth of oxygen on board.
U.S. Coast Guard officials said 5 people were aboard the submersible that lost contact about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, where the Titanic sank in 1912.
Two of three ships that sank in Lake Superior over 100 years ago and claimed the lives of 28 people have been discovered.
The Ironton's captain and six sailors clambered into a lifeboat but it was dragged to the bottom before they could detach it from the ship.
The footage is in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning movie, "Titanic."
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced the discovery of the Barquentine Nucleus, a 144-foot ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1869.
Sailors who lost their lives in shipwrecks on the Great Lakes and Michigan waterways will be remembered at a historic church in downtown Detroit.
47 years ago today, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said it found the Whaleback vessel in Lake Superior 35 miles off Vermilion Point in 650 feet of water.
Photos from a stretch of the river near Prahovo, Serbia, show enormous vessels, some of which contain explosives, protruding from the water.
The spine of what is believed to be a shipwreck from 1878 has emerged through the sand along Lake Michigan in western Michigan.
Two shipwrecks more than a century old have been found in the deep waters of Lake Huron, Maritime archaeologists announced Friday.
Eye witnesses and theories from the internet range from the divine to the supernatural to the mundane.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A tow truck driver from Detroit died in the aftermath of a crash with a semi tractor early Tuesday in Macomb County
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
A Detroit man has now been in the hospital in northern Michigan for more than a week after his family and friends say he was violently attacked at a music festival.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The U.S. military said it carried out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. CBS News has this report.
A man was arrested after the FBI and New York City Police Department said he ignited fireworks and started a fire outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning.
President Trump is calling for an additional 50% tariff on select Canadian goods, to take effect on August 19. Here's a look at what's included in the series of proclamations signed by Mr. Trump on Monday.
Good Tuesday morning Family, Partly sunny, high 81 with patchy smoke still lingering across the area. There is an isolated risk for strong to marginally severe thunderstorms this morning and again early this afternoon with the arrival of a cold front later today. Looking at mostly dry conditions next few days with temperatures dipping below average during the mid to late week period. Next chance at precipitation over the weekend.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached over 6,100 cases. The Village of Holly has a boil water advisory. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.