In a thick fog, the Frank H. Goodyear was down bound Lake Huron loaded with iron ore and was rammed in the port bow by the up bound James B. Wood 35 miles off the tip of Michigan's Thumb. The Goodyear sank in four minutes and took 19 of the 23 lives aboard to their deaths. The discovery of the steamer in 2003 revealed the intact, ornately sophisticated, luxury rail car that Mr. Goodyear had mounted to the deck of the vessel for his own use while traveling on the steamer. A number of other interesting items were discovered on the Goodyear during the exploration and filming of the wreck. Join the URA in Feb 2004 at the Great Lakes shipwreck festival where they will present, for the first time, the story and final chapter of the Frank H. Goodyear. |
