The fascinating and tragic story of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the once-mighty Great Lakes freighter launched in 1958 and hailed as the largest ship on the lakes. Journey through her storied history as she transported iron ore, symbolizing American industrial might. Despite her robust design and experienced crew, the Fitzgerald's fate was sealed by an unpredictable storm. Follow the gripping events from her departure in Superior, Wisconsin, to the final, mysterious message before her tragic sinking. Explore theories about the storm, potential structural failures, and the human factors that may have led to this maritime disaster.

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00:00:00 Introducing the Mighty Edmund Fitzgerald
00:04:24 Setting Sail on November 9th, 1975
00:06:25 The Edmund Fitzgerald's Final Hours
00:07:09 Theories on the Ship's Sudden Sinking

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