Why was the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald such a big deal?

The song doesn't hurt.

The Fitzgerald was a SOTA ship at the time and sank very quickly with no distress call. This leaves it a bit of a mystery which makes it interesting.

Because your Mom touched herself.

(Her gitchee goo)

The gales of November came early.

It had a load of iron ore twenty-six thousand tons more
than the Edmund Fitzgerald weighed empty,

Plus, as the big freighters go, it was bigger than most
with a crew and good captain well seasoned



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The Great Lakes Ship Museum is one of the most fascinating places you'll ever visit. It was more about to me "why did that ever happen"?

The Great Lakes are known for their hazardous conditions; storms can produce waves reaching 35 feet and hurricane-force winds, particularly in November. The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald demonstrated that even the largest and most technologically advanced vessels remain susceptible to these dangers.

The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was significant due to its status as the largest ship ever lost on the Great Lakes, the total loss of all 29 crew members, the abruptness of the disaster during a severe storm, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding its cause. These factors captured public attention and contributed to enduring advancements in maritime safety protocols.

It was the Titanic of Great Lakes freighters. It was built to be indestructible. Yet it was snapped in half by mother nature at a time when man had been to,the moon and seemed to have progressed beyond such tragedies.

Any person with emotion can feel the impact of (and can hear the voice of the cook)

When suppertime came, the old cook came on deck sayin'
"Fellas, it's too rough to feed ya"
At seven p.m., a main hatchway caved in, he said
"Fellas, it's been good to know ya"

You’re missing the heartbreak and pain and what a horrible person you are. Your OP was not in the least bit entertaining and was very much painful to those with family ties to those who died. Yeah I’m one of them. Tell me where and when to meet you and we can make things right. Anything else within reason solidifies your being a pussy.

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You'd be famous too if you lost 26 thousand tons of taconite.

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