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3 days ago
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Archeologists find 1880 shipwreck while searching for a different one
Archaeologists surveying a Wisconsin river believe they unexpectedly stumbled upon a ship that sank in 1880. Researchers with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association were conducting a sonar survey of the Fox River in Oshkosh this spring to map previously located shipwrecks, WHS said in a release on Facebook earlier this month. Instead, they came across a new shipwreck in the process, WHS said. "That's the excitement of archaeology, sometimes we find something new that we were not looking for," WHS said. Scans of the wreck revealed a partially buried hull approximately 90 feet long and 23 feet wide. Archaeologists believe the remains belong to the L.W. Crane, a steamer ship that was built in 1865 before burning in the Oshkosh river in 1880. More discoveries: Ghost ship found after 132 years in the murky depths of 'Shipwreck Coast' L.W. Crane was a wooden side wheel steamer built in 1865 in Berlin, Wisconsin, according to a bio from WHS. The ship was used to ferry passengers and freight between Green Bay and Oconto, Wisconsin. During the vessel's career, it ran on the Illinois River as well as the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers, according to the society. In summer 1880, the L.W. Crane caught on fire and burned to the water's edge at the St. Paul Railroad slip in Oshkosh, WHS said. The wreck is believed to have been discovered by researchers during a scan of the Fox River this spring, according to WHS. It was found directly opposite from where the St. Paul Railroad Slip was located, according to historical records. Research is ongoing to identify the wreck, but there is a "strong possibility" that it is the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Archaeologists were trying to map a different shipwreck, the Berlin City vessel, when they discovered what they believe to be remains of the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Berlin City was built in 1856 and was used for purposes similar to that of the L.W. Crane, including transporting passengers and freight between Berlin and Oshkosh, the society said. According to WHS, Berlin City was popular with tourists and described as "a tip top steamboat" with the ride aboard called "one of the pleasantest that can be taken." In 1870, Berlin City caught on fire and its remains sank in the Fox River, WHS said. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shipwreck believed to be L.W. Crane discovered in Wisconsin river
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3 days ago
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Sunken treasure? Archeologists discover shipwreck while searching for another near Oshkosh
Archaeologists surveying a Wisconsin river believe they unexpectedly stumbled upon a ship that sank in 1880. Researchers with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association were conducting a sonar survey of the Fox River in Oshkosh this spring to map previously located shipwrecks, WHS said in a release on Facebook earlier this month. Instead, they came across a new shipwreck in the process, WHS said. "That's the excitement of archaeology, sometimes we find something new that we were not looking for," WHS said. Scans of the wreck revealed a partially buried hull approximately 90 feet long and 23 feet wide. Archaeologists believe the remains belong to the L.W. Crane, a steamer ship that was built in 1865 before burning in the Oshkosh river in 1880. More discoveries: Ghost ship found after 132 years in the murky depths of 'Shipwreck Coast' L.W. Crane was a wooden side wheel steamer built in 1865 in Berlin, Wisconsin, according to a bio from WHS. The ship was used to ferry passengers and freight between Green Bay and Oconto, Wisconsin. During the vessel's career, it ran on the Illinois River as well as the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers, according to the society. In summer 1880, the L.W. Crane caught on fire and burned to the water's edge at the St. Paul Railroad slip in Oshkosh, WHS said. The wreck is believed to have been discovered by researchers during a scan of the Fox River this spring, according to WHS. It was found directly opposite from where the St. Paul Railroad Slip was located, according to historical records. Research is ongoing to identify the wreck, but there is a "strong possibility" that it is the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Related: Wisconsin angler discovers one of the largest tugboats in Great Lakes history off Manitowoc Archaeologists were trying to map a different shipwreck, the Berlin City vessel, when they discovered what they believe to be remains of the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Berlin City was built in 1856 and was used for purposes similar to that of the L.W. Crane, including transporting passengers and freight between Berlin and Oshkosh, the society said. According to WHS, Berlin City was popular with tourists and described as "a tip top steamboat" with the ride aboard called "one of the pleasantest that can be taken." In 1870, Berlin City caught on fire and its remains sank in the Fox River, WHS said. Related: How many shipwrecks are in Lake Michigan, and what happens to them? According to Wisconsin Shipwrecks, more than 60 ships sank in inland waterways in Wisconsin. The Fox River is the site of nine shipwrecks and possibly more. Berlin City, 1856, a steam paddle Bob Teed, 1883, a tug E.P. Weston, 1863, a steam paddle L.W. Crane, 1865, a steam paddle Menasha, 1851, a steam paddle Minnie, 1865, a steam screw Satisfaction, 1894, a tug T.S. Chitterton, 1886, a steam paddle Union, 1865, a steam screw Three may be in Green Bay/Fox River: Belle Laurie, 1876, a schooner Flora Webster, 1871, a steam screw G.A.R., 1877, a tug Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Oshkosh shipwreck found may be L.W. Crane sank in Fox River in 1880
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4 days ago
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Archeologists find 1880 shipwreck while searching for a different one
Archeologists surveying a Wisconsin river believe they unexpectedly stumbled upon a ship that sank in 1880. Researchers with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association were conducting a sonar survey of the Fox River in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this spring to map previously located shipwrecks, WHS said in a release on Facebook July 3. Instead, they came across a new shipwreck in the process, WHS said. "That's the excitement of archaeology, sometimes we find something new that we were not looking for," WHS said. Scans of the wreck revealed a partially buried hull approximately 90 feet long and 23 feet wide. Archeologists believe the remains belong to the L.W. Crane, a steamer ship that was built in 1865 before burning in the Oshkosh river in 1880. More discoveries: Ghost ship found after 132 years in the murky depths of 'Shipwreck Coast' L.W. Crane was a wooden side wheel steamer built in 1865 in Berlin, Wisconsin, according to a bio from WHS. The ship was used to ferry passengers and freight between Green Bay and Oconto, Wisconsin. During the vessel's career, it ran on the Illinois River as well as the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, per WHS. In the summer of 1880, the L.W. Crane caught on fire and burned to the water's edge at the St. Paul Railroad slip in Oshkosh, WHS said. The wreck is believed to have been discovered by researchers during a scan of the Fox River this spring, according to WHS. It was found directly opposite from where the St. Paul Railroad Slip was located, according to historical records. Research is ongoing to identify the wreck, but it is a "strong possibility" that it is the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Archeologists were trying to map a different shipwreck, the Berlin City vessel, when they discovered what they believe to be remains from the L.W. Crane shipwreck, WHS said. Berlin City was built in 1856 and was used for purposes similar to that of the L.W. Crane, including transporting passengers and freight between Berlin and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, per WHS. According to WHS, Berlin City was popular with tourists and described as "a tip top steamboat" with the ride aboard called "one of the pleasantest that can be taken." In 1870, Berlin City caught on fire and its remains sunk in the Fox River, WHS said.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Science
- USA Today
Archeologists find 1880 shipwreck while searching for a different one
Archeologists surveying a Wisconsin river believe they unexpectedly stumbled upon a ship that sank in 1880. Researchers with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association were conducting a sonar survey of the Fox River in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this spring to map previously located shipwrecks, WHS said in a release on Facebook July 3. Instead, they came across a new shipwreck in the process, WHS said. "That's the excitement of archaeology, sometimes we find something new that we were not looking for," WHS said. Scans of the wreck revealed a partially buried hull approximately 90 feet long and 23 feet wide. Archeologists believe the remains belong to the L.W. Crane, a steamer ship that was built in 1865 before burning in the Oshkosh river in 1880. More discoveries: Ghost ship found after 132 years in the murky depths of 'Shipwreck Coast' What happened to L.W. Crane? Archeologists think they found 1880 shipwreck L.W. Crane was a wooden side wheel steamer built in 1865 in Berlin, Wisconsin, according to a bio from WHS. The ship was used to ferry passengers and freight between Green Bay and Oconto, Wisconsin. During the vessel's career, it ran on the Illinois River as well as the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, per WHS. In the summer of 1880, the L.W. Crane caught on fire and burned to the water's edge at the St. Paul Railroad slip in Oshkosh, WHS said. The wreck is believed to have been discovered by researchers during a scan of the Fox River this spring, according to WHS. It was found directly opposite from where the St. Paul Railroad Slip was located, according to historical records. Research is ongoing to identify the wreck, but it is a "strong possibility" that it is the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Crews were looking for Berlin City shipwreck Archeologists were trying to map a different shipwreck, the Berlin City vessel, when they discovered what they believe to be remains from the L.W. Crane shipwreck, WHS said. Berlin City was built in 1856 and was used for purposes similar to that of the L.W. Crane, including transporting passengers and freight between Berlin and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, per WHS. According to WHS, Berlin City was popular with tourists and described as "a tip top steamboat" with the ride aboard called "one of the pleasantest that can be taken." In 1870, Berlin City caught on fire and its remains sunk in the Fox River, WHS said. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
West Australian
30-06-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Alan Patching: Toxic workplaces are costing Australian economy millions
Every year thousands of Australians lodge workplace injury claims — not for broken bones but for broken spirits. In 2021-22 there were 11,700 claims for mental health conditions, accounting for more than 9 per cent of all serious workplace injuries. These claims resulted in a median of 34.2 weeks off work at a cost of $58,615 each — four times higher than the median for other types of workplace injuries. A significant proportion of those claims are likely to have stemmed from toxic workplace environments. A toxic workplace is one where employees' mental wellbeing is consistently damaged by destructive behaviours that erode morale and originate from within the organisation. These workplaces are often defined by bullying, harassment, persistent putdowns, lack of support, internal competition, poor teamwork, and leadership driven by fear, favouritism, or excessive control. Any work environment where these traits exist, let alone dominate, is unlikely to support employees' physical or mental health, morale or productivity. That's before you factor in the knock-on effects: reduced motivation, collaboration and communication — and just about every other '-ation' that makes people enjoy their jobs. Interestingly, toxic workplaces might now contravene WorkSafe Australia's recent regulations regarding psychosocial hazards and their impact on workers' mental health. Psychosocial hazards are anything that could cause psychological harm. In other words, anything that could impact someone's mental health by causing stress that could lead to anxiety, depression or a range of other conditions, including but not limited to sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Safe Work Australia identified 14 common workplace psychosocial hazards but others can be identified by individual employers. Even a brief reading of those 14 hazards quickly leads to the conclusion that any workplace that takes psychosocial risk regulations seriously is well on its way to eliminating toxicity. For example, one common psychosocial hazard is giving staff too much work, or too little work, the latter being a typical consequence of a toxic manager's attitude towards a staff member who might have rocked the boat. Violence, bullying, harassment and conflict are other psychosocial hazards, and any of these, let alone a combination, is hardly going to contribute positively to the mental health of those on the receiving end. There are other less attention-getting, but nonetheless corrosive psychosocial hazards, including poor support of workers (especially those under high demand), lack of role and responsibility clarity, and inadequate or inequitable reward and recognition. These are the soul-destroying but often characteristic behaviours of the toxic work environment. The internet is full of well-meaning but often superficial advice on how to deal with workplace toxicity. But tackling the problem is usually much harder than it sounds — at least it was until recently, when new WHS regulations were introduced to address workplace stress. The figures presented earlier make it clear this change was urgently needed. Most business leaders I've spoken with recently were unaware of their obligations to manage psychosocial hazards and the risks they pose. Some didn't even know what psychosocial hazards are. That's a risky way to run any business today. WHS rules don't expect organisations to remove every psychosocial hazard — often an impossible task — but they do require the identification of hazards that are likely to cause problems, and action to manage those risks. If hazards can't be completely removed, they must be reduced as much as possible, and any safety measures put in place should be kept up to date and checked regularly. Organisations are now required to consult all workers when assessing risks or making related decisions, giving them a fair chance to raise psychosocial concerns, share their views, and participate in the process. Several consultation methods are available, including group discussions, private meetings, and anonymous surveys. Importantly, the method of consultation must be agreed upon with workers. Penalties for breaches of the regulations extend to millions of dollars. Toxic workplaces can be eliminated — but only if leaders stop treating mental health as a side issue and start treating it as a legal, strategic and human priority. Alan Patching is a professor of project and construction management at Bond University.
