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The SS Kamloops and Old Whitey

The SS Kamloops and Old Whitey

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When most of us think of shipwrecks, images of rough ocean waves
and sailing vessels of yore come to mind. But those familiar with
the Great Lakes region of the north-central United States and
southern Canada know all too well that these massive bodies of
fresh water produce devastating storms and treacherous swells to
rival any sea. Estimates are that around 6000 vessels and 30,000
lives have fallen victim to their notoriously severe weather and
deadly waters. In December 1927, a "raging blizzard" on Lake
Superior claimed the steamship SS Kamloops and all 22 souls
aboard. But was she really a "Ghost Ship," as the legends often
describe? The ship went missing and remained undiscovered until
1977 but is in unusually, reasonably intact condition. So,
although the wreck was found, the SS Kamloops is still known for
a ghost of its own. At least one crew member remains, still
manning his station, who is perhaps both a ghost and a corpse.
Some divers on the wreck have claimed that the body of this
crewman follows them around as they explore, known as "Old
Whitey" because of his appearance. Others have also claimed to
see a spirit nicknamed "Grandpa" because of his appearance, still
on duty in the icy depths. Are these beings the same, and are
their perceived actions the result of fluid dynamics and
decompression sickness? Join us as we take a deep dive to get to
the bottom of the legend of the SS Kamloops and Old Whitey.

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