The wrath of Lake Superior has claimed countless ships throughout history, including the Edmund Fitzgerald-one of the most famous shipwrecks of the 20th century. But recently, a discovery was made of ...
Picture yourself deep under the frigid waves of the enormous Lake Superior. As you skim along the rocky bottom, an enormous shape emerges from the gloom. This isn't something natural — the lines are ...
But the discovery hasn’t just been a celebration. It has also given Dennis the chance to reflect on the others who weren’t so fortunate. The Western Reserve was owned by a wealthy Clevelander named ...
What caused the SS Edmund Fitzgerald freighter to sink amid a violent storm on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975, killing its 29 crew members, remains a point of debate and mystery a half-century later.
In the 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing her crew of 29, many advances in weather and technology have made bulk carrier shipping safer. Improvements include more real ...