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world13 days ago•3 min saved

Decades-Long Quest Ends with Discovery of Lac La Belle Wreck in Lake Michigan

The 217-foot luxury steamer Lac La Belle, which sank in a 1872 Lake Michigan gale off the Wisconsin coast, was found in October 2022 after a nearly six-decade search led by Paul Ehorn and Shipwreck World. The wreck, now mussel-covered with an intact hull and oak interiors, lie about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha; eight people died when lifeboats capsized or failed, and the discovery highlights ongoing exploration of thousands of Great Lakes wrecks.

via PBS|

#lac-la-belle #lake-michigan #quagga-mussels

science14 days ago•3 min saved

Long-Sought Lac La Belle Shipwreck Found in Lake Michigan

After nearly six decades of searching, Paul Ehorn and Shipwreck World located Lac La Belle, the 1872 passenger steamer sunk in Lake Michigan, about 20 miles off Racine and Kenosha. The discovery, made in October 2022 and announced after a 3D video model was prepared, shows a hull largely intact though encrusted with mussels, and recalls eight deaths when lifeboats capsized during the sinking. This is Ehorn’s 15th shipwreck discovery, and he plans to present findings at the 2026 Ghost Ships Festival.

via The Guardian|

#lac-la-belle #lake-michigan #paul-ehorn

science14 days ago•3 min saved

Decades-long hunt yields Lac La Belle wreck in Lake Michigan

Searchers led by Paul Ehorn of Shipwreck World located the 217-foot luxury steamer Lac La Belle off Wisconsin, completing a roughly six-decade quest. Built in 1864, it sank in October 1872 after a gale while sailing from Milwaukee to Grand Haven; the wreck lies about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha, remains largely intact with the hull preserved and the exterior mussel-covered. Discovered in 2022 and announced in 2026 with a 3D model, it marks Ehorn’s 15th shipwreck find as investigators press on for the next discovery.

via NBC News|

#divers #lac-la-belle #lake-michigan

science14 days ago•14 min saved

Wreck hunter uncovers long-lost 1800s steamship in Lake Michigan

A shipwreck hunter has located the remains of a 19th-century steamship in Lake Michigan, adding a new chapter to Great Lakes maritime history; the AP piece references a historic 1866 photo of the Lac La Belle docked in Marquette for context.

via AP News|

#great-lakes #lake-michigan #science

archaeology4 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Found Intact with Tableware

Divers in Antalya, Turkey, discovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck containing well-preserved Eastern Sigillata A ceramic tableware, providing valuable insights into ancient trade, daily life, and ship cargo practices during the Late Hellenistic to Early Roman period. The cargo's standardized forms and preservation offer detailed data for archaeological research and museum displays, highlighting the significance of maritime heritage in the eastern Mediterranean.

via Earth.com|

#antalya #archaeology #eastern-sigillata-a

archaeology5 months ago•6 min saved

Ancient Egyptian Harbor Discovery Brings Clues Closer to Cleopatra's Lost Tomb

Archaeologists have discovered a sunken ancient Egyptian port near Taposiris Magna, which may be connected to Cleopatra's tomb, a long-standing mystery. The site includes submerged shoreline, tunnels, and artifacts dating to the Ptolemaic period, supporting the theory that Cleopatra's final resting place might be there, rather than in Alexandria's Royal Quarters.

via CBS News|

#ancient-harbor #archaeology #cleopatra

archaeology5 months ago•2 min saved

Underwater Port Discovery Sparks Hope of Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb

Archaeologists have discovered a submerged ancient port near Taposiris Magna in Egypt, which may be linked to Cleopatra's final resting place, supporting theories that her tomb is located nearby. The site includes structures from Cleopatra's era and is part of ongoing efforts to locate her tomb, with findings featured in a National Geographic special.

via HeritageDaily|

#ancient-egypt #archaeology #cleopatra

history5 months ago•6 min saved

Legendary Lake Michigan Ghost Ship Discovered After 139 Years

Researchers have discovered the nearly 140-year-old shipwreck of the F.J. King in Lake Michigan, a vessel that had eluded search efforts for decades, using historical records and modern sonar technology, revealing a remarkably intact hull and shedding light on Great Lakes maritime history.

via CNN|

#fj-king #history #lake-michigan

history5 months ago•2 min saved

Artifacts Recovered from Britannic, Titanic’s Sister Ship, in Greece

Divers have for the first time recovered artifacts from the Britannic, Titanic's sister ship, which sank in 1916 after hitting a mine during World War I, including the ship’s bell and navigation light, and these items will be displayed in a new underwater antiquities museum in Greece.

via AP News|

#artifact-recovery #britannic #history

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Artifacts Recovered from Britannic, Titanic’s Sister Ship, in Greece

Greece has recovered artefacts from the wreck of HMHS Britannic, Titanic's sister ship, sunk in 1916 during WWI, including a lookout bell and navigation equipment, which will be displayed at the National Museum of Underwater Antiquities.

via BBC|

#artefacts #britannic #titanic

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Ancient Artifacts from Sunken City Off Alexandria Recovered

Egyptian authorities recovered artifacts from a sunken city off Alexandria, believed to be part of the ancient seaport Canopus, dating back over 2,000 years. The relics include statues, building remnants, and a merchant ship, and will be displayed in an exhibition at the Alexandria National Museum. Rising sea levels threaten Alexandria's historic sites, with significant portions expected to be submerged by 2050.

via Hyperallergic|

#alexandria #ancient-artifacts #egypt

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Researchers Discover 31 Shipwrecks in Lake Constance

Over 30 shipwrecks, including WWII-era vessels and a well-preserved cargo sailing ship, have been discovered in Lake Constance, Germany, during a project that used sonar and ROVs to explore the lake's depths, revealing significant historical and cultural artifacts.

via CBS News|

#germany #lake-constance #shipwrecks

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Sunken Ports and Sea-Level Changes Reveal Ancient Human Migration Routes

Scientists have uncovered submerged landscapes and potential lost cities beneath the sea, revealing new migration routes of early humans between Africa and Eurasia, challenging traditional theories and emphasizing the need for underwater exploration to uncover human history hidden beneath the ocean.

via Indian Defence Review|

#ancient-migration-routes #early-human-history #science

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Sunken Ports and Sea-Level Changes Reveal Ancient Human Migration Routes

Researchers have reconstructed submerged ancient coastlines, revealing new migration routes for early humans between Africa and Eurasia, and proposing the existence of lost ports like Berenice under the Red Sea, using advanced sea-level models and underwater exploration to uncover human history hidden beneath the ocean.

via Earth.com|

#ancient-human-migration #aquaterra #red-sea

world8 months ago•3 min saved

US Couple May Face Trial in France Over Stolen Shipwreck Gold

An American novelist and her husband may face trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars stolen from the 18th-century shipwreck Prince de Conty, with prosecutors indicating a likely court case in 2026. The couple denies knowledge of the theft, claiming they believed the gold was legally obtained, but French authorities suspect their involvement in the illicit sale of the treasure.

via The Guardian|

#france-trial #gay-courter #shipwreck-gold