Edmund Fitzgerald
Nov 11, 2015 14:36:33 #
The Edmund Fitzgerald left Superior, WI on November 9, 1975 on the way to Detroit and sank in Lake Superior the next day. It was the largest ore ship on the lakes and is the largest ship to have sunk on the Lakes. Forty years ago this week.
Nov 11, 2015 14:48:06 #
Nov 11, 2015 14:52:59 #
Granddad wrote:
There was a song, sung by Gordan Lightfoot, about the sinking of this ship'
Dave.
Dave.
I think the song is what made the Edmund Fitzgerald a household name.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A
Nov 11, 2015 15:27:45 #
SteveR wrote:
I think the song is what made the Edmund Fitzgerald a household name.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A
It is as haunting today as it was 40 years ago, and still brings mist to the eyes. I remember at the time that Gordon Lightfoot was pretty well keel-hauled for capitalizing on such a tragedy, but, it has kept that ship and its crew in our minds and hearts for the past 40 years. So, it was after all, not such a bad thing for his moving lyrics & melody.
Nov 11, 2015 16:29:37 #
2Dragons wrote:
It is as haunting today as it was 40 years ago, and still brings mist to the eyes. I remember at the time that Gordon Lightfoot was pretty well keel-hauled for capitalizing on such a tragedy, but, it has kept that ship and its crew in our minds and hearts for the past 40 years. So, it was after all, not such a bad thing for his moving lyrics & melody.
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Nov 12, 2015 08:15:39 #
Granddad wrote:
There was a song, sung by Gordan Lightfoot, about the sinking of this ship'
Dave.
Dave.
Documentary on TV, too.
Nov 12, 2015 08:56:32 #
2Dragons wrote:
It is as haunting today as it was 40 years ago, and still brings mist to the eyes. I remember at the time that Gordon Lightfoot was pretty well keel-hauled for capitalizing on such a tragedy, but, it has kept that ship and its crew in our minds and hearts for the past 40 years. So, it was after all, not such a bad thing for his moving lyrics & melody.
It wasn't as bad as the guy who wrote " there will be a hot, hot time in Lakeherst, New Jersey when the Hindenburg lands today "
Nov 12, 2015 09:25:44 #
They still have a remembrance on that day and ring the ship's bell 39 times. Very moving experience.
Nov 12, 2015 10:26:49 #
Lake Superior is aptly named. Those who ignore it are often the subject of woeful results and sometimes even inspiration for a song.
Nov 12, 2015 11:58:46 #
SteveR wrote:
The Edmund Fitzgerald left Superior, WI on November 9, 1975 on the way to Detroit and sank in Lake Superior the next day. It was the largest ore ship on the lakes and is the largest ship to have sunk on the Lakes. Forty years ago this week.
The Crew:
Michael Armagost
Frederick Beetcher
Thomas Bentsen
Edward Bindon
Thomas Borgeson
Oliver Champeau
Nolan Church
Ransom Cundy
Thomas Edwards
Russell Haskell
George Holl
Bruce Hudson
Allen Kalmon
Gordon MacLellan
Joseph Mazes
John McCarthy
Ernest McSorley - Captain
Eugene O'Brien
Karl Peckol
John Poviach
James Pratt
Robert Rafferty
Paul Riippa
John Simmons
William Spengler
Mark Thomas
Ralph Walton
David Weiss
Blaine Wilhelm
--Bob
Nov 12, 2015 12:26:59 #
I recall in the 90's the Edmund Fitzgerald's wreck was located and the ship's bell brought up and presented the the families and community. It now resides at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum where it is displayed in honor of her crew.
Nov 12, 2015 20:47:32 #
2Dragons wrote:
It is as haunting today as it was 40 years ago, and still brings mist to the eyes. I remember at the time that Gordon Lightfoot was pretty well keel-hauled for capitalizing on such a tragedy, but, it has kept that ship and its crew in our minds and hearts for the past 40 years. So, it was after all, not such a bad thing for his moving lyrics & melody.
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Nov 12, 2015 21:27:37 #
SteveR wrote:
I think the song is what made the Edmund Fitzgerald a household name.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A
Yes, one of the most powerful ballads of all time. Still makes me feel creepy to hear it. Can't recall one that rivals it.
Nov 12, 2015 21:28:08 #
PhotoPhred wrote:
They still have a remembrance on that day and ring the ship's bell 39 times. Very moving experience.
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Nov 12, 2015 21:58:27 #
SteveR wrote:
The Edmund Fitzgerald left Superior, WI on November 9, 1975 on the way to Detroit and sank in Lake Superior the next day. It was the largest ore ship on the lakes and is the largest ship to have sunk on the Lakes. Forty years ago this week.
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