2. The Tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald | Tales of the Great Lakes

In the second episode of Tales of the Great Lakes, Eric tells the story of the wreck of the Great Lakes freighter the "Edmund Fitzgerald." The wreck is still a mystery to this day, with several different hypotheses on how it could've sunk. He also gives a brief history of the Upper Peninsula and shipping on the Great Lakes.
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www.nps.gov/kewe/learn/histor...
mn.water.usgs.gov/projects/te...
shipwreckmuseum.com/the-launc...
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www.jsonline.com/story/life/g...
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[@scooterc6412]

I just want to say you tell a very accurate story about the Fitz and her fate. I’m a Ludington, MI native and love hearing the stories, history and legends of my beloved home state. My dad was an AB for the C&O railroad car ferries through the 1960’s, and I grew interested in the lakes virtually from birth! I think this video is top notch and I haven’t heard a better version of this story than yours. I commend the effort and admire your work in keeping this story alive! I liked and subscribed instantly! Keep up the good work! I think you have the potential to get a million subscribers someday! Thank you!

[@Neesie75]

Great video! I am from Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and moved back to my hometown about 7 years ago. I have always been fascinated by the Fitzgerald. I was a 6 week old baby when it went down.

[@patriciaanstett3679]

Fascinating history and perspective many have not heard before

[@annettefindlay8076]

Hi from New Zealand!🇳🇿Love your story telling! Very interesting facts! Not just on the Edmund Fitzgerald, but on the Great Lakes as well!👍🏼

[@FirelakeMedia]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate the love from NZ!

[@Brunzy1970]

I really dog your style of story telling, so I subscribed. But, my friend, there's so much you left out or got a bit twisted in your retelling of The Fitz's epic journey that November 11th night we maybe able to fill hold #3 on her. I was born in a church in Detroit,yes the mariners church, well more like behind it instead of inside. I've could send you great interviews and first hand accounts of her sister ships captain and second mate on that night. I've done years of research and because of my birthday and where I was orphaned I've always had a strong connection to the Fitzgerald. I remember the news reports at only 5 yrs old! Even then captivated because I sent many a June/July weeks on Drummond Island perch fishing with Grandparents. Anyway good job and looking forward to seeing many more of your posts. God Bless you & yours.

[@FirelakeMedia]

If you look in my description, I show all the sources where I got my info from. Also, another KZbin creator I like named Alexis Dahl interviewed a man from the Great Lakes Shipwreck museum named Mike TenEyck and he debunks the six fathom shoal theory and also says the rogue wave theory is unlikely. I believe you may have read some other reports I might not have read and other theories are possible, but what makes the Fitz sinking so interesting is that there’s no way to know how it sunk with 100% certainty. Thanks for watching my video and supporting, though!

[@spencerme3486]

Finns aren’t Scandinavian