"The discovery illustrates how we can use the past to create a better future," Jeff Gray, the sanctuary superintendent, said in a statement to Fox News. "Using this cutting-edge technology, we have not only located a pristine shipwreck lost for over a century; we are also learning more about one of our nation's most important natural resources — the Great Lakes. This research will help protect Lake Huron and its rich history."
Long-lost shipwreck from 19th century confirmed in Lake Huron
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Researchers discover 2 century-old shipwrecks in Lake Huron
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