Mine Under Sea

Overview

Deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean, 19th century miners faced a living nightmare. Explore the chilling history of the Levant Mine, where workers labored in 100 degree heat just 40 feet below the seabed. When their only way out, a massive, 1,000-foot mechanical lift known as the "man engine", suddenly snapped, dozens were sent plummeting into a pitch-black abyss. Discover the terrifying true story of the 1919 Levant Mine disaster.