Wednesday, November 10, 2010

35th Anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald

On November 10th, 1975 the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members with it.  At that time, it was the worst shipping disaster on the Great Lakes in 11 years! 

You can read more on the history of the Edmund Fitzgerald by clicking here.  Also learn more about the storm system that lead to that fateful day here.

Listen to this rare radio chatter between the Arthur M. Anderson, the vessel that joined the Fitzgerald, and the Coast Guard.  It was the last time anyone ever heard from the Edmund Fitzgerald.  Gives me goose bumps!

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