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historyarchaeology2 years ago•3 min saved

Father and Daughter Discover Centuries-Old Shipwreck While Fishing on Lake Michigan

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.

via The New York Times|

#historyarchaeology #lake-michigan #peshtigo-fire

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Father-Daughter Fishing Trip Uncovers 152-Year-Old Shipwreck on Lake Michigan

A father and daughter fishing on Lake Michigan stumbled upon the likely remains of a shipwreck that may have run aground during the devastating Peshtigo Fire in 1871. The shipwreck, believed to be the barkentine George L. Newman, was never marked on any charts and was discovered in 8 to 10 feet of water. The Wisconsin Historical Society plans to conduct a survey of the site in the spring to assess its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Lake Michigan alone is estimated to be the resting place for around 6,000 shipwrecks, highlighting the region's rich maritime history.

via Fox Weather |

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Father and Daughter Uncover 152-Year-Old Shipwreck on Lake Michigan Fishing Trip

A father and daughter fishing trip on Lake Michigan led to the discovery of a 150-year-old shipwreck believed to be the George L. Newman, which was lost during the deadly Peshtigo Fire in 1871. The wooden three-masted sailing ship was found in 8 to 10 feet of water near Green Island in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Historical Society plans to conduct further investigations in 2024 and potentially list the site on the National Register of Historic Places.

via New York Post |

#archaeology #discovery #lake-michigan

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"Father and Daughter's Fishing Trip Uncovers 1871 Shipwreck Mistaken for Octopus"

A man and his daughter fishing on Lake Michigan discovered what they thought was an octopus on their sonar, but it turned out to be the remains of a shipwreck from the deadly Peshtigo Fire in 1871. The Wisconsin Historical Society confirmed the wreck of the three-masted sailing ship, believed to be the George L. Newman, submerged in 8 to 10 feet of water. The society plans to survey the wreck again in spring 2024 and may list it on the National Register of Historic Places. This discovery comes after several other recent shipwreck findings in the Great Lakes.

via CBS News|

#archaeology #lake-michigan #peshtigo-fire