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