A group of marine archaeologists and volunteers will conduct an underwater survey near Boiler Beach in Ontario this summer to investigate the 1883 explosion of the SS Erie Belle steam tug.The ship, which detonated in Lake Huron, killed four crew members and injured two others.Conservation biologist David Galbraith, leading the project, explained that a faulty boiler caused the disaster.While the cause is known, the survey aims to document the wreck site without removing artifacts, as mandated by the Ontario Heritage Act.Galbraith, whose family has ties to the area, emphasized the importance of preserving historical records.The project, supported by the Ontario Marine Heritage Committee, will involve measuring, recording, and photographing the site.Scarlett Janusus, a fellow committee member, highlighted the significance of the wreck in understanding regional history.The survey, expected to continue into August, represents a step toward uncovering more details about the 19th-century tragedy.The team’s efforts underscore the value of marine archaeology in preserving underwater heritage.