D/V Tenacious reported the discovery of the sunken French passenger steamship Le Lyonnais, lost since its collision in 1856 that claimed the lives of 114 out of 132 passengers.
Jennifer Sellitti noted finding Le Lyonnais offers closure to the victims’ families, highlighting her dedication as both a lawyer and a historian in her book on the incident.
The Adriatic, the ship involved in the collision, never stopped after the incident, and the wreck of Le Lyonnais remained undiscovered until D/V Tenacious located it over 140 years later.
Despite the discovery, D/V Tenacious chose not to reveal the wreck's location to prevent an influx of visitors to the site, emphasizing the importance of preservation.
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