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A gold pocket watch, lost for 165 years in the Lake Michigan shipwreck of the Lady Elgin, has been returned to its owner's hometown in England. The watch, belonging to Herbert Ingram, a British journalist and politician, was recovered from the wreck site in 1992, but its return to England was delayed until now. The Lady Elgin sank in 1860 after colliding with another vessel, resulting in over 300 deaths.

The Shipwreck:
The Lady Elgin, a steamship, sank after a collision with a schooner in Lake Michigan in September 1860.

Herbert Ingram:
A prominent British journalist and politician, Ingram was aboard the ship and perished in the disaster.

The Watch:
Divers recovered Ingram's gold pocket watch in 1992 from the wreck site.

Delayed Return:
While the watch was recovered, its return to Ingram's hometown of Boston, Lincolnshire, England, was postponed until now.

Exhibition:
The watch is now on display at the Boston Guildhall as part of an exhibit dedicated to Ingram's life and legacy.

Significance:
The return of the watch is seen as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the shipwreck and a way to connect with Ingram's story,