A World War II-era ship has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Superior, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced Monday.

The 244-foot bulk carrier known as the Arlington was discovered by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and researcher Dan Fountain after more than 60 years on the bed of Lake Superior. according to CBS News. With the help of remote sensing data and Marine Sonic Technology's side-scan sonar, they were able to pinpoint the ship's location. The newspaper reported that the Arlington was located by diving with an ROV (remotely operated vehicle).

A World War II-era shipwreck was discovered more than 600 feet deep in Lake Superior, about 55 miles north of the Keweenaw Peninsula. https://t.co/DtxwAX9mb7

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In April 1940, the Arlington was carrying wheat bound for Owen Sound, Ontario. according to Associated Press (AP). Frederick “Taity Bug” Burke was the captain on the day of the shipwreck.

According to the Associated Press, there was heavy fog that day and the ship began to take on water during the storm.

The ship's first mate ordered the vessel to hug Canada's North Shore to protect it from the wind and waves, according to the Associated Press. However, Burke gave counter-orders for the ship to stay on course and steer into the open lake. Early in the morning of May 1, 1940, the Arlington began to sink and the crew abandoned her ship without Burke's orders. Those who abandoned the Arlington boarded the large freighter Collingwood, which followed the same course. The entire crew left Arlington safely, except for Burke, who went down with the ship, according to the Associated Press.

The ship was found about 55 miles north of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula under 600 feet of water, according to CBS. (Related: Some of the most epic stories of World War II took place on a ship called “The Tin Can.” This author brings those stories to life)

“It's exciting to solve yet another of Lake Superior's many mysteries by discovering Arlington far across the lake,” Fountain said in a statement, according to the Associated Press. She added: “I hope this final chapter of her story brings some closure to Captain Burke's family.”

Fountain is a diver and shipwreck enthusiast. He has been diving and researching in the Great Lakes for over 30 years. according to Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society.