The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Hybrid)

It has been 50 years since the storm on Lake Superior that sunk the ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald. At one time it was the largest ship on the Great Lakes. This cataclysmic event launched investigations into the factors contributing to the sinking and the loss of 29 lives. Ron Callen reviews the circumstances leading up to the disaster, especially in relation to the weather, wind, and waves. Investigations by two agencies led to recommendations for enhanced safety measures. There are important lessons to be learned about the weather on the Great Lakes during the latter months of the year, and the human factors and decisions that determined the outcome.   

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