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130-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan

The Margaret A. Muir, lost in a storm with the captain's dog, was found using historical records and sonar.

  • Researchers located the wreck in 50 feet of water near Algoma, Wisconsin.
  • The schooner sank in 1893 during a storm while carrying a cargo of salt.
  • Captain David Clow's dog, the ship's mascot, perished with the vessel.
  • The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association plans to nominate the site for the National Register of Historic Places.
  • High-resolution images and a 3D model were created to document the wreck.
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