The wreck of a British warship that sank during the American Revolution in Lake Ontario has been found. It was sunk during a gale in 1780. It was estimated to be carrying a crew of 40, plus 60 British soldiers and perhaps 30 American prisoners of war, all of whom presumably drowned. It is now being treated as a war grave.
The wreck is in 150 metres of water, and that depth coupled with the cold, fresh water and low levels of light and oxygen have led to it being remarkably well preserved. Despite sinking in a storm it is still intact, as is the glass in 2 of the stern windows.
It was discovered by Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville using side-scan sonar and an unmanned submersible, after 3 years of searching.
You can get more information from the BBC.
