article_snippet: A group of West Michigan-based explorers believe A group of West Michigan-based explorers have determined what caused William B. Davock to succumb to the 30-foot waves brought on by ferocious blizzard.
article_snippet: With no power or steering, the Davock would have been at the mercy of the storm.'
article_snippet: the Davock had little warning the storm was to hit on November 11, 1940.
article_snippet: With 75 mph winds, 30-foot waves and rain turning to snow, the Davock is still referred to as 'the most disastrous day in the history of Lake Michigan shipping'.
highlights_snippet: The SS William B. Davock capsized during a storm on November 11, 1940 .
  
highlights_snippet: With no power or steering, The SS William B. Davock succumbed to 30-foot waves .