The Wreak of the Edmond Fitzgerald

[TRIIICK]

After being hit by Hurricane Sandy followed shortly by another Northeaster, i hear the media going crazy on global warming. Least we forget the gails of November that came early November 10, 1976 when 29 men lost their lives 36 years ago today aboard the Edmund Fizgerald in Lake Superior.....R.I.P.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - YouTube

 

[Tripps]

Song still gives me goosebump after 30 (35?) years.

 

[Bubz]

Yep still a bit young to remember the event but know of it.
If I had hair on my head it would be standing up as well.
Spent 15 yrs at sea myself and know how unforgiving it can be..
Great and fitting find TRIIICK.
Just gone 1100 here. 11th 11th
Least we forget...

 

[TOMCAT]

Rememberence Day ... Lest we Forget.

Also the day that they hung Ned Kelly.

 

[9secondsflat]

Amazing...like many I have heard the song but never considered it an actual event that occurred during my life. Thanks for posting the link...

 

[HansO]

After being hit by Hurricane Sandy followed shortly by another Northeaster, i hear the media going crazy on global warming. Least we forget the gails of November that came early November 10, 1976 when 29 men lost their lives 36 years ago today aboard the Edmund Fizgerald in Lake Superior.....R.I.P.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - YouTube

I have always loved that song even if it has a sad tale attached

 

[Evil Mitch]

I think the title of the thread should read wreck not wreak slightly different meanings .

 

[HansO]

I think the title of the thread should read wreck not wreak slightly different meanings .

you been hangin out with Richard ??? picky picky

 

[Malcy]

Now I know the story to the song, yep brings memories back. Thanks.

 

[bruce aussie]

Seen a documentry on it awhile back. I think I remember they came to the conclusion the deck hatches weren't sealed properly and it filled with water in the rough weather. Eventualy the bow went under a big wave and just dived straight to the bottom. They beleived the crew had no idea they were filling with water and disaster was iminent.