Ironton Discovery in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

A new discovery has been made in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Watch our #EarthIsBlue video to learn about Ironton, a shipwreck that has been located after 125 years.
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[@jeremybannisterphotography]

Great job Stephanie and NOAA Discovery team! Looks amazing!

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

I was born in Ironton, Ohio. Not sure if this ship was named after my hometown, but it's a small town located on the Ohio River.

[@highbrass7563]

Incredible discovery

[@detzlerangela]

What are the names of the two who survived?

[@TheUnplugged1]

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[@MiuMiu-dq6xt]

Is the ship polluting the water? Will it be removed?

[@vincenzo9240]

Remove? How do you think to remove a 800 tons ship wreck from 90 meters depth? With a magic spell?

[@MiuMiu-dq6xt]

@@vincenzo9240 they did it with the sea wise giant you ol’ fool

[@vincenzo9240]

@@MiuMiu-dq6xt what are you talking about? the Sea Wise Giant never sank.

[@DmitryDixon]

Is it news? if found in 2017-2019 and ROV identified during 2021 expedition))

[@SQUARE911]

bloop

[@user-dw8jr3pb2q]

🧢🧢

[@user-yq1yo4lo8t]

Having fun killing the mammals?😎📂