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Sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald


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On November 10th, 1975 the SS Edmund Fitzgerald was caught in one of the worst storms imaginable. Before the evening was out the Edmund Fitzgerald lay at the bottom of Lake Superior in two pieces. Afterward, there were many questions about what caused this ship to sink. Tune in to find out the different theories! Let us know your favorite on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email [email protected]

Sources

“The Edmund Fitzgerald.” Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, https://www.shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzgerald/.

Rowley, Christopher, director. Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmond Fitzgerald. Accessed 9 Nov. 2022.

“What You Need to Know About the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975.” Awesome Mitten, 29 Mar. 2022, https://www.awesomemitten.com/the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/.

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