The Mysterious Sinking Of SS Edmund Fitzgerald In Lake Superior In 1975 | Mysteries of the Deep

University Place: The Storm That Sank the Edmund Fitzgerald

49 years ago today, the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in Lake Superior, killing all 29 crew members who were on board. November can be a very turbulent month for weather across Michigan and gales (very strong winds) are common on the Great Lakes. Intense areas of low pressure can sweep across the Great Lakes region bringing arctic air masses. The relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes can help storms intensify and produce life-threatening conditions. The Edmund Fitzgerald was first launched on

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank 49 years ago today. Rest in peace to all 29 of its crew. Look it up if you don’t know. Also there is a banger of a song about it. | Catswithhardhats