USS Milwaukee Shipwreck EXPOSED by Extreme Low Tide in Humboldt County

Dock’s latest Discover Humboldt episode gives viewers a look at the “USS Milwaukee Shipwreck.” Dock writes:

A negative low tide revealed one of the most fascinating hidden pieces of California history — the wreck of the USS Milwaukee on Samoa Beach in Humboldt County, California.

In this episode of the Humboldt Axe YouTube channel, I head out to the beaches near Samoa to explore the remains of the USS Milwaukee, a massive U.S. Navy cruiser that ran aground in 1917 during a rescue attempt involving the H-3 submarine during World War I.

During an extreme negative tide, pieces of the wreck and even sections of the old salvage pier become visible beneath the sand and surf. This is one of Humboldt County’s most mysterious and historic coastal sites.

0:00 Intro

2:28 Samoa Beach

4:00 H3 Submarine

6:46 USS Milwaukee

17:06 Conclusion

We explore:

• The incredible story of the USS Milwaukee disaster
• The grounding of the H-3 submarine
• Samoa Beach and Humboldt Bay history
• World War I military activity on California’s North Coast
• Hidden shipwreck remains exposed by low tide
• Maritime history of Humboldt County
• The dangerous surf and shifting sands of the Lost Coast region

Northern California is filled with hidden history, abandoned places, shipwrecks, Native history, old logging towns, military sites, and rugged coastline — and this is one of the most fascinating stories of them all.

If you enjoy California history, shipwrecks, maritime mysteries, Humboldt County exploration, Bigfoot Highway adventures, and hidden places, make sure to subscribe and come along for future adventures.

Earlier:

• Discover Humboldt: ‘Hidden History of Lassic Peak’
• Discover Humboldt: ‘Big Lagoon, Agate Hunting & Hidden WWII History’
• Discover Humboldt: ‘Walking Among the Tallest Trees on Earth’
• Discover Humboldt: ‘Lost Town of Dyerville’
• Discover Humboldt: Trillium Falls Hike — Bald Hills Road & Redwood Creek Overlook Near Orick, CA

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