Shipwreck Hunters Solve 150-Year Mystery of Disaster That Killed Eight
Summary
Shipwreck hunters found the remains of the Lac La Belle, a steamer that sank in Lake Michigan in 1872, killing eight people. The discovery was made by Paul Ehorn and his team, following a nearly 60-year search effort. The shipwreck adds to historical records of Great Lakes maritime disasters.Key Facts
- The Lac La Belle sank in 1872 during a storm on Lake Michigan, resulting in eight deaths.
- Shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn found the vessel in October 2022, about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- The announcement of the discovery was delayed to create a 3D video model of the ship.
- The Lac La Belle carried 53 passengers and cargo when it sank after waves extinguished the boilers.
- Ehorn used side-scan sonar technology to locate the ship in a short time.
- The shipwreck is mostly covered with quagga mussels, but the hull is still intact.
- The Great Lakes have an estimated 6,000 to 10,000 shipwrecks, many still undiscovered.
- Ehorn plans to present his findings at the Ghost Ships Festival in 2026.
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