Father and Daughter Discover Century-Old Shipwreck on Lake Michigan Fishing Trip

A 4-year-old girl named Henley Wollak and her father discovered a 152-year-old shipwreck, believed to be the George L. Newman, on Lake Michigan. The shipwreck, which had been largely forgotten, was exposed and located by the Wollaks during a boating trip last summer. The vessel sank in 1871 while navigating through heavy smoke from the Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest forest fire in U.S. history. The discovery has been deemed significant by historians, and while Henley may not fully grasp its historical importance, she is excited for future adventures on the lake.