The SS Daniel J Morrell, 1966 On in a fierce northerly gale on Lake Huron, The SS Daniel J Morrell was wrecked by the waves and winds The only survivor was Dennis Hale He said a ghostly figure helped him survive for many hours before he was saved from the icy waters by the USCGThe shipwreck Daniel J Morell was lost in a fierce storm on Lake Huron in 1966 Only one man survived out of a crew of 29 The ship was torn in half in violent ft seas The bow sank into 0ft of water and the stern motored another 5 miles away before finally plunging into the depths Five crew have never been found and Dennis Hale the only surviver endured 37 hours in freezing coldThe bell of this most famous Great Lakes shipwreck was recovered at the request of surviving family members in 1995 and is now on display as a memorial at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, Michigan
50 Years Ago One Man Survived Great Lakes Shipwreck
