The vast amounts of chopped wood required to fuel the steamboats meant the rivers were littered with lethal remnants of logs, known as snags. As always, the Bible proved itself reliable and historically accurate. Everybody was really very pleased.. Check In Add to history Add to collection Add to watchlist Several years ago, he turned his eyes on the Malta, which sank in 1841 after hitting a tree in the river -- a common fate for boats back then. Guests will see the treasures recovered from the Arabia and watch preservationists restoring artifacts in our lab. The drill cranked 37 feet down. While the Arabia lies once again dormant in the cornfield, plans are already underway for the next excavation this winter: the steamboat Malta. Fall 2015 Community reporter and Spring 2016 Enterprise reporter. >> THAT WAS 2016. The Malta sunk in the Missouri River in 1841, and could be excavated as early as this fall. Cornfield Shipwreck TV Special 2019 37 m IMDb RATING 7.4 /10 19 YOUR RATING Rate Documentary Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. Other locations for Paul's shipwreck on Malta have been suggested based on geographical analysis and the discovery of Roman anchors. You wont find it on the first day and I didnt find it I dont think in the first year.After more than a year and around 300 miles of walking, Hawley had a strong hit. The cost to dig it up: $3 million. The Malta lies in a cornfield 1,000 feet from the Missouri River due to the river's changing boundaries. The treasures contained within painting a vivid picture of western expansion and the treacherous frontier. Over time, the Missouri River moved, and the area where the boat sank became part of the land, now covered by crops. >> THESE ARE NATIONAL TREASURES. Visit JustWatch for more information. The treasures contained within painting a vivid picture of western expansion and the treacherous frontier. It was here in 1856 that the Arabia sank after hitting a snag of a sycamore tree, sinking in minutes. When I host Up To Date each morning at 9 a.m., my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City areas challenges, hopes and opportunities. Operated by the American Fur Company, the Malta. From the very beginning, I have felt that with enough research, Biblical investigation, and on-site observation, we would stand a good chance of finding what no one to date has been able to find - the precise location of Paul's shipwreck along the coast of Malta. There was a problem saving your notification. Along with his father Bob, younger brother Greg and two family friendsDavid Lutrell, a local construction expert, and Jerry Mackey, a restaurateurHawley decided to see if the local legends were true. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. A popular Kansas City attraction for more than 25 years. Their first discovery was splintered spokes from one of the giant paddle wheels. When the mighty Steamboat Arabia sank near Kansas City on September 5, 1856, she carried 200 tons of mystery cargo. He can't do this work alone working with construction companies and archaeologists since beginning the search for the Malta. (Photo: Courtesy of the Arabia Steamboat Museum). If we find beads or pipes, were off to the races, he said. Hawley has found several sunken steamboats. A small team of men worked to find the outline of the ship, marking hits and misses to create a chalk outline. That may soon change. The discovery yielded an incredible collection of well-preserved, pre-Civil War artifacts. . Hawley says the lease for the steamboat museum is up in seven years and he needs more room. Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. Even more amazing, because he had no idea what he had found, the diver passed along one of the anchor stocks to a friend of the family - who now kept it on display in her local villa! A journey to locate sunken steamboats mystery cargo that vanished long ago., In 1988, Hawley and his crew uncoveredthe steamboat Great White Arabia, which sank in 1856 a few miles west of Kansas City. Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. IT TOOK A YEAR AND 300 MILES BEFORE HE GOT A STRONG HIT. Its like mowing a lawn, you go back and forth, Hawley said. The only town I know of that was named for a steamboat, Hawley said. That may soon change. According to David Hawley, the leader of the project, the measurements found Saturday match those of the Malta. The town of Malta Bend has waited centuries to find its namesake and is eager to know and see the treasures contained below the surface. "That's as good of history as it gets, Hawley said. "That's pretty exciting stuff, Hawley said. So he read up on the Missouri Rivers lost steamboats, trying to learn all he could about where and when they sank. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. The first mystery is, of course, how a boat that sank mid-river ends up buried in a field. Spots along the outline of "hits" are marked with red flags; misses are marked with white flags. It's like the end of a movie where you have all the credits, Hawley said. About midnight on the 14th day after the storm began, the sailors notice that the water is becoming less deep! You need to be logged in to continue. The rig stopped Saturday afternoon as it rounded out the last corner, affirming David Hawleys suspicion of what it had been running into down below. Login to create it. Crates of cognac and champagne taste just as they did in 1856. Hes had discussions with other cities in Missouri and even some in other states. Lost for 132 years, its recovery in 1988 was like finding the King Tut's Tomb of the Missouri River. Over time, the Missouri River moved, and the area where the boat sank became part of the land, now covered by crops. (Photo: Courtesy of the Arabia Steamboat Museum). ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. From left, Travis Collins and Justin Beaver attach drill bits before drilling to outline the Malta steamboaton Saturdayin Malta Bend, Missouri. The treasures contained within painting a vivid picture of western expansion and the treacherous frontier. Using electronic magnetic testing and sample drilling, the team started to see if they could find this stricken treasure ship lying underneath a corn field. David Hawley takes measurements at different points of the Malta steamboat's outline on Saturday. "People say, Oh, I know where it's at, Backes said smiling. Hawley had known about the Malta for years, but he waited to start searching until 2014. Spurred on by the potential impact such a discovery could have on the issue of the Bible's historical accuracy, we at BASE drew on as many experts as possible in analyzing all the weather patterns, maritime lore, sailing equipment and techniques, and details in Luke's account that could possibly lead us to the real wreck site of Paul's voyage - and, hopefully, to the massive lead anchor stocks I believed must be in the sea off one particular bay along the Maltese coast, just as Luke described it. The steamboat Malta begins to reveal its 175-year-old mystery. We didnt dig the boat to create a museum, says Hawley. The lost cargo of liquor made the Arabia famous, Hawley says. It's universal that people love a treasure hunting story, Hawley said. Steamboats dominated travel in the U.S. during the 19th century. Lost for 132 years, its recovery in 1988 was like finding the King Tuts Tomb of the Missouri River. There was an error processing your request. Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. Please donate here to help make this new, state-of-the-art facility a reality. Koinonia Institute is an online Bible Institute with a focus on verse-by-verse study where serious Christians can grow in knowledge, understanding, awareness and commitment! under the cornfield of retired magistrate Norman Sortor. What had our expedition yielded? Winner will be selected at random on 04/01/2023. A 19th-century steamboat moored at a river bank. Directors Shane Seley Genres They decide to try to sail the boat right up onto the beach there. Over the past year and a half, BASE Institute has been involved in painstaking research into Luke's amazingly detailed account of Paul's voyage and shipwreck off the coast of Malta, as recorded in Acts 27. Three years later, the Malta is still underground. Many of these artifacts, from shoes to champagne bottles, are on display at the Arabia Steamboat Museum in Kansas City. Inside, they found 150 gold buttons, fabric, well-preserved ceramics and a large iron hook. The Bible, however, places the location of Paul's shipwreck in a different area than the traditional site. Hes had discussions with other cities in Missouri and even some in other states. Hes confident they can raise the money. "These are national treasures, Hawley said. It could be the museum of the great American steamboat, Hawley said. 6.6K views, 120 likes, 15 loves, 9 comments, 61 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Arabia Steamboat Museum: Discover the buried treasures of the American frontier in "Cornfield Shipwreck," a new,. The treasures contained within painting a vivid picture of western expansion and the treacherous frontier. You hit and you miss., Hawley's father owned a heating and cooling business, and in 1985 Hawley met a customer who "looked for steamboats, flying saucers and Bigfoot. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Is Cornfield Shipwreck streaming? It was like Christmas every day, Hawley says. This article was originally published in the The town of Malta Bend has waited centuries to find its namesake and is eager to know and see the treasures contained below the surface. Hawley has been searching for steamboat wrecks up and down the Missouri River for more than 30 years. Whatever the team finds inside, Hawley said hed like to combine its artifacts with those at the Arabia museum. The answer lies with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. His most significant is the Arabia, the centerpiece of the Arabia Steamboat Museum in Kansas Citys River Market. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Advertisement for the Arabias final voyage; steamboats were used to carry both passengers and cargo. We are in the process of seeking the resources to move our search closer to shore from the anchor site in order to seek out verifiable artifacts from the shipwreck itself. It was entirely possible that there was nothing lying under the field they had so expensively begun to dig up. Apple Inc. We had a shoreline matching every detail of the eyewitness account in Acts 27, including a bay with a beach, a location where "two seas meet," and a sloping reef between the anchor site and the shore. "It's great exercise even if you don't find anything, Hawley said. Today the collection is so vast it is housed in a former fruit market in Kansas City that the team turned into a museum. Hawley said when the team first began, they moved the drill at 10- to 15-foot intervals, but as the outline neared completion, the drilling became more precise at about a foot between each hole. "Before I did this, my family ran a heating and air conditioning business.". Watch their journey below. Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to Cornfield Shipwreck. David Hawley is equal parts a steamboat historian and a treasure hunter. The vast engine boilers emerged, and the shape of the main deck gradually appeared from the earth. >> WEVE HAD PEOPLE OUT HERE BEFORE LOOKING FOR IT. In the text about Malta, Silvestri relates - in his own way - the account naturally known by many, of the storm and the shipwreck, and the viper's incident. As I correlated all these facts, I realized that the four stern anchors of Paul's prisoner-laden cargo ship may well represent the best possibility in the world today of recovering an actual, physical object specifically mentioned in the pages of the Bible. 19962023 by Koinonia House Inc., P.O. ITS GREAT EXERCISE EVEN IF YOU DONT FIND ANYTHING. That led to The Arabia Steamboat Museum in the City Market in Kansas City, Missouri, and sent Hawley on a continuing quest to find five other steamboats from the hundreds that sank in the river. Hawley wondered if it was the Malta. 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