A group of blue-collar workers embark on a modern-day treasure hunt to uncover the Steamboat Arabia, a sunken steamboat in a Missouri farm field. The story of their adventure and the incredible history they uncovered is a testament to the rich American heritage and the power of perseverance. [... more]

A group of blue-collar workers embark on a modern-day treasure hunt to dig up a sunken steamboat called the Arabia, which sank in the Missouri River in 1856. The team, led by Matt's dad, uses a proton magnetometer to locate the boat and then digs for four and a half months to uncover its cargo, including beautifully preserved china dishes, food, and other everyday items from the 1850s. The team's journey takes them from a small farm in Missouri to the construction of a museum to house the collection, which has become a significant part of American history. [... more]

The story of the Steamboat Arabia's discovery and preservation is a testament to the power of determination and teamwork. A group of blue-collar workers, led by Matt Hawley's father, embarked on a modern-day treasure hunt to find the sunken steamboat, which had been buried in a cornfield for over a century. After years of research and excavation, they finally located the boat and began the process of preserving its cargo, which included everyday items from the 1850s, such as china dishes and food. The team's efforts have resulted in the creation of the Steamboat Arabia Museum, which showcases the preserved collection and tells the story of American history. [... more]

A group of blue-collar workers embark on a modern-day treasure hunt to uncover the sunken steamboat Arabia, which sank in the Missouri River in 1856, carrying 400 barrels of Kentucky's finest bourbon. Their journey takes them through fields and farm lands, where they use a proton magnetometer to pinpoint the location of the boat. After a four-and-a-half-month dig, they uncover a remarkably well-preserved collection of everyday items, including china dishes, food, and champagne, which are now on display at the Steamboat Arabia Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. [... more]

A group of blue-collar workers embark on a treasure hunt to find a sunken steamboat called the Arabia, which sank in the Missouri River in 1856. After years of research and planning, they finally pinpoint its location and begin a four-and-a-half-month dig to uncover the boat's cargo, which includes everyday items from the 1850s, such as china dishes, food, and construction materials. [... more]