With All Hands: 40 Years After the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Event Details

On November 9, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald left Superior, WI, carrying a full load of iron ore pellets and heading for a steel mill near Detroit. The next day she sank in a severe winter storm. All 29 crew members were lost and no bodies were ever recovered.

Hear about the history and tragedy of the largest ship to sink on Lake Superior. Retrace her journey across the lake and discuss theories of why she sank. Presented by Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center staff.

Event Type(s): Performance/Presentation
Age Group(s): Adults, Teen