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Lost Great Lakes Freighter Discovered Nearly 100 Years After Sinking

  • The freighter Huronton sank in Lake Superior in 1923 after a collision but crew escaped safely.
  • The shipwreck was found this month by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Society at a depth of 800 feet.
  • Finding shipwrecks involves searching likely areas and using clues to identify discoveries.
  • The extreme depth and dramatic crew escape made the Huronton discovery noteworthy.
  • The shipwreck provides a glimpse into Great Lakes shipping history nearly a century ago.
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