Lake Erie, one of the region's five Great Lakes, lies on the southeast coast of Michigan. Here's what to know.

The deadliest early spring shipwreck on Lake Erie was the Anthony Wayne in 1850, resulting in up to 70 fatalities. The worst early spring Lake Superior shipwreck was the Lambton in 1922 ...

Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, have seen numerous shipwrecks due to their harsh weather conditions. Around 200 ships have sunk in Whitefish Bay, the same place where the Western Reserve broke apart.