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In 1872, the Lac La Belle sank in a Lake Michigan storm, but its wreck stayed hidden until a 60-year search finally paid off
On the night of October 13, 1872, the steamer Lac La Belle left Milwaukee for Grand Haven, Michigan, carrying 53 passengers and crew along with a cargo of barley, pork, flour and whiskey. About two ...
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Lake Michigan shipwreck; steamer found offshore between Racine, Kenosha
After 60 years of searching, 80-year-old Paul Ehorn located the Lac La Belle 20 miles offshore, solving a 150-year-old maritime mystery. Known for its speed and rare twin-propeller design, the ...