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Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: ‘So exciting’
Large and powerful tug was intentionally sunk a century ago
The J.C. Ames tugboat was built in 1881 and dismantled in 1923. (Wisconsin Historical Society)
Divers found small artifacts near the wreck of the tugboat, which sank in the 1920s. (Wisconsin Historical Society)
The fisherman observed the shipwreck sitting nine feet below the lake's surface. (Wisconsin Historical Society)
The tugboat was damaged in a collision in 1889, but was repaired and had a relatively long lifespan. (Wisconsin Historical Society)