Wisconsin boater stumbles on long-lost shipwreck in Lake Michigan

The long-lost shipwreck of the Frank D. Barker, a wooden canaller built in 1867, was discovered in 20 feet of water, revealing an intact hull but damaged sides. After running aground in 1887, multiple salvage attempts failed, leading to its abandonment; this find is significant for Door County and personally meaningful for diver Olson, who shared the experience with his son.

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