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| Keywords: lake superior lakesuperior isle royale isleroyale menagerie island freighter ships shipwrecks ss glenlyon ssglenlyon siskiwit bay siskiwitbay thunder bay thunderbay port arthur portarthur harbour winter ontario canada history monochrome blackandwhite photo border vehicle outdoor boat black and white Date: 19 December 1919 Description: In November 1924, the SS Glenlyon, a 101-metre long package freighter, was making a quick run to Isle Royale's Siskiwit Bay when she ran aground near Menagerie Island on a reef that now bear's the Glenlyon's name. Thanks to wireless radio, the crew was able to signal for help. They were rescued and salvage operations began. The cold waters of the lake have preserved the ship in two pieces under 4.6 to 18.5 metres of water. Accession No.: 986.29.229 Date: 19 December 1919 Description: In November 1924, the SS Glenlyon, a 101-metre long package freighter, was making a quick run to Isle Royale's Siskiwit Bay when she ran aground near Menagerie Island on a reef that now bear's the Glenlyon's name. Thanks to wireless radio, the crew was able to signal for help. They were rescued and salvage operations began. The cold waters of the lake have preserved the ship in two pieces under 4.6 to 18.5 metres of water. Accession No.: 986.29.229 | ||||
