Father and Daughter Discover Centuries-Old Shipwreck While Fishing on Lake Michigan
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A father and daughter exploring the waters of Lake Michigan stumbled upon a shipwreck from 1871, most likely the George L. Newman, which sank during the Peshtigo fire. The ship, partially buried and forgotten, was identified by historians in Wisconsin after the father posted sonar images online. The George L. Newman was a 122-foot-long wooden vessel that became grounded on Green Island during the devastating fire. The wreck will undergo further investigation for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Topics:nation#historyarchaeology#lake-michigan#peshtigo-fire#shipwreck#underwater-archaeology#wisconsin
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