A local diver has found the wreck of the Westmoreland, which has been the subject of treasure hunters for years. He'll present his findings at a local event.
Excerpt: On Dec. 7, 1854, the passenger ship Westmoreland, caught in a fierce winter storm, foundered in deep waters off South Manitou Island and sank to the bottom of Lake Michigan. Seventeen crewmembers and passengers were lost that day, while another 17 survived, reaching the shore of Platte Bay in lifeboats.
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Source: Grand Traverse Insider
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