After nearly 140 years hidden beneath Lake Michigan’s waters, a mysterious “ghost ship” has finally been discovered. Searchers who worked diligently to locate the wreck say the find sheds fresh light on one of the region’s enduring maritime mysteries.

Tollesbury Pier Station was once a bustling hub in Essex, drawing yachting enthusiasts and steamer traffic from across the region. Today, it remains little more than a submerged relic beneath the calm waters of the River Blackwater, reminding us of a bygone era of travel.