Underwater archaeologists exploring Lake Superior documented an 1880s flooded silver mine
Underwater archaeologists exploring Lake Superior documented an 1880s flooded silver mine
This summer, Parks Canada’s underwater archaeologists delved deep into Lake Superior to investigate fascinating historical remnants. Among their discoveries were the ruins of an 1880s silver mine and two railway cars lost since a 2008 derailment. Using a remotely operated vehicle, the team meticulously inspected mine structures, uncovering valuable insights into past industrial practices and deepening public interest in these submerged archaeological treasures.
This summer, Parks Canada’s underwater archaeologists delved deep into Lake Superior to investigate fascinating historical remnants. Among their discoveries were the ruins of an 1880s silver mine and two railway cars lost since a 2008 derailment. Using a remotely operated vehicle, the team meticulously inspected mine structures, uncovering valuable insights into past industrial practices and deepening public interest in these submerged archaeological treasures.
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This summer, Parks Canada’s underwater archaeologists delved deep into Lake Superior to investigate fascinating historical remnants. Among their discoveries were the ruins of an 1880s silver mine and two railway cars lost since a 2008 derailment. Using a remotely operated vehicle, the team meticulously inspected mine structures, uncovering valuable insights into past industrial practices and deepening public interest in these submerged archaeological treasures. 
