Keywords: tbnms thunder bay joseph s. s fay shipwreck history maritime iron ore shallow wreck site lake beach david ruck/noaa rucknoaa The Joseph S. Fay, pictured here, hit the rocks and sank at 40 Mile Point during a strong gale on October 19, 1905. Now, its lower hull -- still containing a load of iron ore -- sits in shallow water not far from shore, while a large portion of its starboard side is located on the beach nearby. Photo Credit: David J. Ruck/NOAA The Joseph S. Fay, pictured here, hit the rocks and sank at 40 Mile Point during a strong gale on October 19, 1905. Now, its lower hull -- still containing a load of iron ore -- sits in shallow water not far from shore, while a large portion of its starboard side is located on the beach nearby. Photo Credit: David J. Ruck/NOAA |