Shipwreck Found at the Bottom of Lake Michigan After Nearly 150 Years
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by Neil Vigdor and Ali WatkinsFebruary 19, 2026
The steamer Lac La Belle, which was carrying passengers and cargo, sank in a storm in 1872. Eight people died when one of its lifeboats capsized.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/19/2026