shipwrecks

During the warmer months, the lake is mainly used for recreational activities – boating, swimming, paddle boarding, etc. Most people are completely unaware of what sits below the surface.

One of the worst shipwrecks in history happened in the waters of the Pacific Northwest. In October of 1918, the Princess Sophia tragically struck ground and remained afloat giving 353 passengers false hope. Sadly, they lost their lives in one of the most heartbreaking ways.

The waters surrounding Washington are filled with thousands of shipwrecks, most of which sank by accident. Some ships, however, were purposely scuttled and eerily lie in harbors and shorelines.