Search for French Warships Finds Wreck of Different Century-Old Ship

• A TV crew searching for two French warships in Lake Superior found a different old shipwreck.
• The newly found ship is a 142-year-old tugboat called the Satellite.
• The Satellite likely sank due to a mechanical problem or hitting a log.
• A remotely operated underwater vehicle enabled the discovery on a sonar target.
• While unexpected, finding the Satellite is considered a success in the search for the warships.

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