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Young Boy Discovers Possible 1856 Shipwreck in Ontario

5/16/2025

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Eight-year-old Lucas Atchison stumbled upon a potential 1856 shipwreck while metal detecting at Point Farms Provincial Park in Ontario. His remarkable find sparked an excavation by the Ontario Marine Heritage Committee, who are now on a quest to uncover the identity of the wreck, possibly the St. Anthony. Lucas’s adventure showcases the thrill and significance of amateur archaeology.

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Eight-year-old Lucas Atchison stumbled upon a potential 1856 shipwreck while metal detecting at Point Farms Provincial Park in Ontario. His remarkable find sparked an excavation by the Ontario Marine Heritage Committee, who are now on a quest to uncover the identity of the wreck, possibly the St. Anthony. Lucas’s adventure showcases the thrill and significance of amateur archaeology.