WebOct 11, 2024 · According to Louisiana State Archaeologist Chip McGimsey, Ford stumbled upon an early Baton Rouge ferry boat called the S.S. Brookhill. “If this is the boat we think it is, she sank on September 29, 1915,” McGimsey said. The boat used to carry wagons, livestock and people between Port Allen and Baton Rouge’s business district. WebOct 24, 2024 · Officials say a storm that whipped up in 1915 caused the ferry to sink, but the nightwatchman did make it out alive. The Brookhill ferry boat was in service for Baton …
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WebOct 22, 2024 · As major rivers and waterways have dried up, various intriguing (and sometimes grisly) discoveries have resurfaced, like the 19th-century passenger ferry recently uncovered at the bottom of the... WebDowntown Baton Rouge offers an impressive vista of the "Father of ... [2+ sources] News Wall. We rate the media. You rate the news. ... 107 years later, the Brookhill ferry: 'It's kind of magical to find a sunken ship' Summary by The Advocate. Downtown Baton Rouge offers an impressive vista of the "Father of ... The Advocate: 107 years later ... WebOct 26, 2024 · The Brookhill, a ferry that sank in 1915, rests along the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge. The remains of the boat were revealed due to low water levels in October... mighty pups paw patrol cartoons