Top 15 Most Valuable and Fascinating Underwater Discoveries
10. The Sweepstakes
Value Estimate Present: Unknown Years Absent: 1867 Discovered Year: N/A The Sweepstakes, a Canadian schooner built in Ontario in the 1960s, was damaged off Cove Island’s coast in 1885. In an attempt to save it, Sweepstakes was towed to Lake Huron’s Big Tub Harbour, but it didn’t make it, sinking in September of that year. The remains are still there, and the Sweeps, as they were known, are in amazingly well-preserved condition.
The Sweepstakes
The Sweepstakes schooner has officially become a cherished part of Tobermory, Ontario’s Fathom Five National Marine Park. This historic wreck is now one of the park's most popular attractions, drawing divers, tour boats, and snorkelers eager to experience the fascinating world of underwater exploration.
Visitors flock to the site to catch a glimpse of this remarkable shipwreck, offering a unique opportunity to see firsthand the remnants of maritime history resting beneath the waves. The Sweepstakes serves as a testament to the region's rich nautical heritage and the allure of exploring sunken vessels.
