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March 9th, 2007, 04:23 PM
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On 18 November 1958, the Carl D. Bradley steamed desperately across Lake Michigan. Gale force winds forged waves up to 45 feet (14m), pounding and twisting the ship mercilessly. As evening approached, Frank Mays, the Deck Watchman stared in horror as the ship shuttered, buckled and broke. Elmer Fleming, the First Mate, radioed mayday as he scrambled from the bridge. Moments later, a mountainous wave pitched them into the freezing water. Miraculously, they found a raft and would be rescued, but nearly lifeless after 15 hours adrift. So treacherous were the conditions, James Cropper of the Coast Guard vessel Hollyhock described the search mission as "a visit to hell." Of the Bradley's 35-man crew, only Frank and Elmer would survive.
The Bradley now rests in silent darkness, 380 feet (116m) beneath the waves. She is the second largest shipwreck in the Great Lakes but the extreme depth, darkness and cold permit few to reach her.
Join the 2006 expedition divers on a descent to the ice water museum of the Carl D. Bradley. Originally filmed in high definition format, this work provides breathtaking views of the pilot house, bow cabins and bell with unsurpassed clarity. Also included is premier footage of the stern section, from the only divers to have reached it thus far.
Caption provided by John Janzen
Contact Shipwreck Adventures LLC for a copy or distribution information.
sales@shipwreckadventures.com 920.482.0725
On 18 November 1958, the Carl D. Bradley steamed desperately across Lake Michigan. Gale force winds forged waves up to 45 feet (14m), pounding and twisting the ship mercilessly. As evening approached, Frank Mays, the Deck Watchman stared in horror as the ship shuttered, buckled and broke. Elmer Fleming, the First Mate, radioed mayday as he scrambled from the bridge. Moments later, a mountainous wave pitched them into the freezing water. Miraculously, they found a raft and would be rescued, but nearly lifeless after 15 hours adrift. So treacherous were the conditions, James Cropper of the Coast Guard vessel Hollyhock described the search mission as "a visit to hell." Of the Bradley's 35-man crew, only Frank and Elmer would survive.
The Bradley now rests in silent darkness, 380 feet (116m) beneath the waves. She is the second largest shipwreck in the Great Lakes but the extreme depth, darkness and cold permit few to reach her.
Join the 2006 expedition divers on a descent to the ice water museum of the Carl D. Bradley. Originally filmed in high definition format, this work provides breathtaking views of the pilot house, bow cabins and bell with unsurpassed clarity. Also included is premier footage of the stern section, from the only divers to have reached it thus far.
Caption provided by John Janzen
Contact Shipwreck Adventures LLC for a copy or distribution information.
sales@shipwreckadventures.com 920.482.0725