A 140-year-old shipwreck is buried in this family’s backyard
If you have ever dreamed of becoming a pirate, a property for sale in Canada could make your wishes come true.
Two eerie shipwrecks are hidden behind the rustic, three-bedroom cottage in the Northern Bruce Peninsula in Ontario.
From above, the wooden ships look like ghostly white coffins buried beneath the waves.
Divers travel from all over the world to explore the wrecks, which are some of the best-preserved in the Great Lakes area.
The first ship is called the Sweepstakes. First built in 1867, it was damaged in the rough waters of Lake Huron in 1885.
The ill-fated ship was towed to its current resting place at Big Tub Harbour and sunk.
Thankfully, all of the crew survived.
The second wreck, the City of Grand Rapids, was a passenger steamer that caught fire in 1907 while docked at the harbour.
The crew towed it to the open water to prevent the fire from spreading to other boats.
The buyers of the lakeside cottage will have a front-row seat to both historic wrecks.
It is a weatherboard house nestled between clumps of pine trees.
Inside, the sloping ceilings and exposed wooden walls are reminiscent of a North American summer camp.
Timber-framed windows offer peaceful glimpses of the forest outside.
The open-plan living room, kitchen and main bedroom are located on the top floor, to make the most of the water views.
Downstairs are two additional bedrooms, along with a games room and handy mud room.
Outside, a jetty and alfresco dining area offer a space to soak up the views.
The property is on the market for $CAD1.35 million ($1.46 million).
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