Lake Ontario Steamer Iona

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We found this second wreck site on July 2, 2024 and did not identify it until we returned on July 8, 2024 to explore the site with the ROV. It turned out to be another steamer that has a cargo of coal on board. In the stern section near the boiler, it appears to have had a fire that was most likely the reason for it sinking. Thanks to Benjamin Loset and Jim Kennard for helping to identified this steamer as the Iona lost on May 23, 1912. You can read more on, https://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/79119/data

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