Minot’s Ledge May Become Underwater Preserve
June 25th, 2007 | by Sue |The dive that has been taking place around the waters of Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse the past week has sparked an idea by the Massachusetts Board of Archeological Resources. An underwater preserve and “trail” is being planned, depending on what ultimately is found. The underground site could be marked with signs, maps and monuments for divers to explore. It’s also being planned as a heritage to the two assistant lightkeepers, Joseph Wilson and Joseph Antoine, who perished in the storm that took down the tower and are said to haunt the new one.
So far, most of the artifacts have been construction materials, tools, cables and an I beam. Material is still being evaluated at this time.
One of the more touching aspects of the dive was the ceremony by the dive crew in homage to Antoine and Wilson. Taps was played, and a moment of silence was held before the crew turned and saluted the current tower.
The full story can be read at the Boston Globe.
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