Your out with your friends, who also enjoy kayaking. You decide to head out onto the Ohio River for a peaceful day out on the water, but then you discover something that you didn’t even know existed. As they got closer, they decided to get out and take a closer look.

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It turned out to be a very old ship. Even though it was very old, it was still strong enough to support them while they explored it.

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It was obvious that it had been here for a while with plants growing all over it.

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It still had some of its machinery.

But after a little bit of research, this ship actually has quite the history. Not too long ago, it was used as a sight-seeing vessel in New York City.

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It was used to fight in both World Wars.

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Well, this is a surprise for anyone and I can only say I wish I was there to see it myself!