The 50-Year Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald
On the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy, Discover Wisconsin presents a cinematic and deeply moving exploration of one of Lake Superior’s darkest nights. With high-definition footage and rare archival photos, this episode uncovers the story behind the Edmund Fitzgerald and its sister ship, the Arthur M. Anderson. Hear firsthand accounts from family descendants, meteorologists, and historians as they unravel the fierce November storm and the mysteries surrounding the ship’s sudden sinking.
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Introduction 0:00
The Mystery Begins 0:45
Dangers on the Lakes 1:15
History of Shipping on The Great Lakes 2:48
History of the Fitzgerald 4:02
November 10th Timeline 6:01
News Announcement 13:47
The Woodrush 17:12
John Simmons 21:41
What happened that night 25:11
The Shoals 26:09
Diving into the Mystery 28:04
The Hatches 30:13
The ship’s structural issues 32:34
How did the ship break in half 34:48
Storms over the Lakes 37:14
Diving the Fitzgerald 39:33
Designated Gravesite 43:43
The bell 45:45
Future Exploration 47:11
Safety Improvements 49:00
Shipwrecks in Wisconsin 51:54
Trip to the locks 53:05
Closing 54:58