Luxury Steamer Lac La Belle Discovered in Lake Michigan After 150 Years
The Lac La Belle, a luxury steamer that vanished during a storm in 1872, was located at the bottom of Lake Michigan in 2022. The discovery occurred approximately 20 miles from the Wisconsin shoreline. Shipwreck investigators were guided by a clue from a local fisherman. The find coincides closely with the 150th anniversary of the vessel's disappearance.
Key facts
- The Lac La Belle disappeared in 1872 during a storm
- The wreck was discovered in 2022
- Location is about 20 miles off the coast of Wisconsin in Lake Michigan
- A fisherman provided a clue that led to the discovery
- The discovery happened nearly 150 years after the ship vanished
Entities
Locations
- Lake Michigan
- Wisconsin