128-year-old shipwreck on Vancouver Island charred by fire / City News / Toronto
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:20 am permalink
A historic 128-year-old shipwreck off Vancouver Island was dramatically reduced to a charred skeleton following a surprising fire. Investigators and local heritage enthusiasts are now left marveling at the fiery fate of this once-proud maritime relic—a stark reminder that even history isn’t immune to a little spontaneous combustion.
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