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Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Below

Duluth News Tribune
Edmund Fitzgerald
Lake Superior
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Great Lakes Shipping
Frederick Stonehouse
Duluth News Tribune
Kaylee Matuszak
November Storm
Great Lakes
Maritime Safety Inspections
John Bacon
Shipwrecks
Coast Guard
Duluth
Taconite Pellets
Captain Ernest Mcsorley
Roger Lelievre
Bruce Lynn
Elle Andra-Warner
Paul Sabourin

On November 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared beneath the waves of Lake Superior without so much as a distress call. What, exactly, happened out there 50 years ago? This five-episode limited podcast tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald from its launch to its loss — and explores the legacy of what has become one of the world's most famous shipwrecks. You'll hear from a former coast... more

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How did the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald become more famous than any shipwreck besides the Titanic? When Gordon Lightfoot read a Newsweek article about how Lake Superior "never gives up her dead," he was inspired to write a song that would become o... more

Duluth TV anchor Dennis Anderson was preparing for the 10:00 news when he received a call asking about a 729-foot freighter that had gone down in Lake Superior. He realized he was going to have to cut into "Monday Night Football" and tell viewers tha... more

The Edmund Fitzgerald made no distress call. During a Lake Superior storm on the night of November 10, 1975, the ship suddenly disappeared from radar, with no survivors left to tell the tale. What exactly happened out there? You'll learn what we know... more

Could anything reasonably have been done to avert the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald? What did Captain McSorley know about the weather he was facing when he steamed out of Superior on November 9, 1975? Listen to what the ship's last inspection reveal... more

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David James Carlson
Front man of the Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band
Episode: 5. The Legend Lives On
Bruce Lynn
Director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Episode: 5. The Legend Lives On
Paul Sabourin
Curator of the Museum Ship Valley Camp
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Hayes Scriven
Director of Split Rock Lighthouse
Episode: 5. The Legend Lives On
Frederick Stonehouse
Historian and author with extensive knowledge of Great Lakes shipwrecks
Episode: 5. The Legend Lives On
John U. Bacon
Author and journalist, known for his work on maritime history
Episode: 4. The Church Bell Chimed
Sara Summers-Luedtke
Director of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Episode: 3. 'We Are Holding Our Own'
Dennis Hale
Sole survivor of the Daniel J. Morrell, another shipwreck
Episode: 3. 'We Are Holding Our Own'
John Crowley
Retired US Coast Guard Rear Admiral
Episode: 3. 'We Are Holding Our Own'

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Jay Gabler
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Katie Rohman
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Fascinating!

    A well done exploration of a much discussed shipwreck that still seems mysterious today. I look forward to learning more!

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Many find the storytelling compelling and the insights from experts enriching to their understanding of the tragedy.
Listeners appreciate the thorough exploration of the shipwreck narrative, noting its historical significance and personal stories.

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This limited series navigates the dramatic narrative of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, focusing on its fateful sinking in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. Each episode chronicles different aspects of the ship's history, from its launch to its tragic end, alongside the poignant legacy it left behind. Featuring a mix of firsthand accounts from former Coast Guard members, divers, and maritime historians, the series thoroughly explores the environmental and human factors contributing to the disaster, including design flaws and severe weather conditions at the time of the sinking. The podcast also illuminates the profound community impact of the event, including memorials and cultural references surrounding the Fitzgerald, making it a compelling l... more

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1. David James Carlson
2. Bruce Lynn
3. Paul Sabourin
4. Hayes Scriven
5. Frederick Stonehouse
6. John U. Bacon
7. Sara Summers-Luedtke
8. Dennis Hale

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