Shipping
As a result, shipping was a significant activity. Despite the fact that Michigan is an inland lake, ships frequently encountered difficulties due to unpredictable weather patterns and storms that appear out of nowhere. The list of ships that have sunk on the lake is extensive, as is the list of sailors and passengers who have perished over the years.
Shipping
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A Luxurious Passenger Ship
In 1860, one of the most tragic events on Lake Michigan, and indeed on all of the Great Lakes, occurred. The P.S. (Paddle Steamer) Lady Elgin, a timber-built vessel with side paddles powered by steam engines, was involved. She was built in 1851 in Buffalo, New York, and was said to be one of the most luxurious and graceful passenger ships on the Great Lakes.
A Luxurious Passenger Ship
