British Warship from 1780 found in Lake Ontario - video

[Annces]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF_5RtN3nvU



Rochester, New York – The HMS Ontario, a British warship built in 1780 has been discovered in deep water off the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Shipwreck enthusiasts Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville located the ship utilizing sophisticated side scanning sonar and an underwater remote operated vehicle. The HMS Ontario is the oldest confirmed shipwreck and the only fully intact British warship to have ever been found in the Great Lakes.

In the early evening hours of October 31, 1780, the British sloop of war HMS Ontario sank with over 120 men, women, children and prisoners on board during a sudden and violent gale.

http://www.shipwreckworld.com/story/shipwreck-explorers-discover-1780-british-warship-in-lake-ontario.aspx






(I thought this was extremely cool, eerie and beautiful).

[gateley]

1. Wow - I am just fascinated by stuff like this. Thanks! nt

[Annces]

3. Yes it caught my eye

The ship has some beautiful lines.

[Zachstar]

2. Ah good these men can be buried now. Their families will be happy to hear of this!

[NNadir]

4. Very cool.

It was a great thing to watch with my kids on Father's day!