Lake Superior is a favorite place for our family. We love to spend time on her shores. We enjoy exploring the areas around the lake. And we enjoyed many adventures around and on the mighty lake.
Our family enjoys learning history about Lake Superior.
50 years ago today.. November 10th..
Leaving
port from Superior, Wisconsin, on a sunny November day, the crew of the
Edmund Fitzgerald is looking forward to a routine crossing of deep Lake
Superior.
Heading
for Zug Island, Detroit, Michigan, the giant transport ship is loaded
with ore that will be used to build cars. But disaster is building in
the wind as a storm begins to track after the great ship.
The bell rings forever where heroes are found, for the soul of the sailor is held in its sounds.
There wasn't a sound except for the bell - Some say it rang out when the mighty ship fell.
The
Edmund Fitzgerald was found later, lying broken and twisted on the
bottom of Lake Superior, only 17 miles from the shelter of Whitefish
Point.
November 10th, 1975
29 men aboard
Beautiful photos, ❤️ dear Carla.
ReplyDeleteSo sad! My mom used to have a record that played the song, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Such a sad and haunting song- fitting for the memory of the men who lost their lives as the gales of November came early.
ReplyDeleteI have the song going in my head. Such a tragic accident. Happy New Week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteThe song started up in my head as soon as I started reading your post. Tragic.
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves the song and the history of it. I think I would love to visit all the Great Lakes area one day.
ReplyDeleteI was in my 1st year of college, 18 yrs old, and remember this tragedy so well; I was born in Northern Ohio and went to school in Cleveland and yes, the song is playing in my head right now. Dawn P.
ReplyDeleteThe lake that you love so much has so much history! I enjoyed the little twist of poetry in there also. And if I remember, your Header is a photo of Lake Superior? Thanks for sharing this with us today, Carla.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Such a sad story. Prayers and hugs go out to everyone who was affected by this terrible accident.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos but such a sad story.
ReplyDeleteSo...one of my favorite songs is the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot!!
ReplyDeleteYour post is also spot on. Such a tragedy. Janice
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this sad story about The Edmund Fitzgerald...one I didn't know.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
PS Your photographs are lovely
Great photos but such a sad story.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Did you take them?
ReplyDeleteVery sad story. I had not heard about it.
You would think I’d remember this tragedy, Carla, but sadly I don’t. Thank you for sharing the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the men who tragically lost their lives.
ReplyDeleteI remember the tale and the song. I never knew it happened in Lake Superior. I don't know why I thought it happened in the ocean. Thanks for sharing, very sad.
ReplyDeleteI know that song too. Wow...these are fabulous and moving!
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