Arthur M Anderson Master Salute to the Edmund Fitzgerald 11/10/2020
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- Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2020
- The Arthur M Anderson gave a Master Salute in memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald last night as it arrived in Duluth during a snowstorm.
The Anderson was following the Edmund Fitzgerald 45 years ago during a blinding snowstorm and was the last boat to make contact with the Fitz before it sank with all 29 crew. (may the rest in peace)
To me, the most telling thing about the Anderson that night was the fact that the freighter was already safe in, and at the request of the coast guard, her captain turned them back around to go out into the teeth of that gale to try to rescue the crew of the Fitzgerald. Brave men all, and not to be forgotten.
Very dangerous move. If Anderson had gone down too, the captain would have been held responsible.
@@billhinkle1653 Agreed. Somehow it gets overlooked that he tried to tell the Coast Guard just how dangerous conditions were. They got lucky.
A Very brave Captain indeed
Don’t forget about the William Clay Ford went out also
Captain Cooper deserved a medal & the crew a Commendation for going back out that night
When it comes time to retire the Anderson from service I really hope they make her into a museum to honor the Fitz. It should be honored as one of the boats that went out in the storm that took her to the bottom. Rest in peace crew of the Fitz.
That’s a splendid idea.
I agree 1000 percent!
Just like N306FE, the FedEx DC-10 that was part of a failed hijack attempt (FedEx 705 in April 1994), still flying btw.
I had no idea the Anderson was still in service! What a beautiful moment - just enough snow and wind to make the bridge dazzle, and 45 years after her most heroic day. Captain Cooper was really scared to go back out that night to look for the Fitz. You can hear it in his radio calls that night. But he and his crew went back out anyway. Definition of courage. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Heroes and legends! RIP Fitz & crew.
@@beenaplumber8379 The Anderson was in Green Bay last week! We see her several times during the summer.
This ship, the Anderson, has been in service since 1952. Almost 70 years.
That's simply amazing
Wow....I was in the USCG and my ship was a pile of rust and it was only 50 plus years old....
@@nr1osfan I read somewhere that salt water ships, the salties, don't last as long as the ships that stay in fresh water.
That ship itself occupies its own little piece of American history. Think of all the people who served on that ship over the course of 70 years, everyone on shore who did maintenance and repairs, everyone who loaded and unloaded it. Not to mention everything involving the Fitzgerald.
I'd love to take a tour of the interior and compare it to photos from 1952.
@@margaretross9150 Yep. The salt makes a big difference. A lake freighter can easily expect a 75 year career, if properly maintained, but ships in the ocean get rusted out by all the salt.
3 long and 2 short whistle blasts is a "Master Salute."
thank you, I was wondering what it was
I was confused until I read this, thank you for clarifying
Gives me goosebumps, no sound, just tears😢
Supposedly they played the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot off of the ships on deck speakers as well
thanks for sharing
The Anderson sounds like it's calling out for her long lost sister. Always gets me when I watch this.
The Arthur M Anderson wasn’t a sister of the Fitz.
The Arthur B Homer was the sister to the Edmund Fitzgerald
I think thats why they said “long lost”
The lost haulers ❤😢
@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 sir, please do not be so literal. ed was so bright and wonderful that everyone was his brother and sister.
@@theonlysubiegirl you can’t just call two ships that share no lineage to each other “sisters” also the Anderson wasn’t even owned by the same company as the Fitzgerald there’s no connection between the two other than the events of the night of the sinking.
Anderson: I am the last, the last to have weathered that awful night so long ago. That final call still echoes through my bridge. I still see her on the horizon so close and yet just out of reach. May the Gods of the Seas forever guard the final resting place of the 29 I couldn't save, and all who have lost their lives to the oceans and the seas
I hope you find peace in your heart after that.
Wow I have no words to say about that
That really is beautiful. Lots of impact in a few words.
👏👏👏👏
I was watching from the other side of the canal on the shore... To see the Arthur arrive back to Duluth last night, braving the storm on the Anniversary of the Fitzgerald sinking, was beautiful and emotional. The storm last night was nothing compared to what happened 45 years ago, I just can't imagine how terrifying that night just have been for so many. Rest in peace, Big Fitz and her crew, and blessings to all those who worked so hard to try to save those men...
I miss my grandpa
Never got too meet him
@@kennykentucky7146 He was a hero...all mariners are
Thanks for watching captain and shift commander LABonte
That’s really incredible Erin. To be there at that time. I can only imagine what a sight that was, what emotions it must’ve brought. Thanks for sharing💚. The Anderson was on Superior that very night in ‘75, being radioed by the Fitz to check her position and had last contact with her. Anderson almost went down too around 6:30. Miracle they made it out. Thank the Gods. What a truly incredible scene to be there for.
Godspeed to the crew of the A. Anderson, always keep you in my prayers. And hope everyone else out there’s safe tonight
Friend's brother was the cook on the Fitz, emotions still strong till this day. R.I.P. crew of Edmund Fitzgerald
My uncle was supposed to be on the ship on that voyage but was reassigned at the last minute.
"When suppertime came the old cook came on deck, saying 'fellas, it's too rough to feed you'. At seven pm the main hatch way gave in, he said 'fellas, it's been good to know you.'" -- Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Gordon Lightfoot.
Jolie My family is from Roger City and I still remember how bad my dad felt when he lost his uncle on the Cedarville .
He was a relief cook, filling in for the regular cook as I can recall, correct?
@@zyglo9826 he was the relief cook because the everyday cook for the fitz was sick and didn’t make the trip. Can you imagine how weird/blessed that would be?
Very emotional when the Arthur M Anderson is retired she should become a museum she is a part of history. A salute should go out to her captain and crew on that night for searching for the Fitz and her crew
Thank you to the captain and crew for that beautiful master salute. Sail safe. Rest in peace crew of the fitz.
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum (which has much info on the Fitz) should be her final port.
@@reedermh and where exactly are you going to put a ship that size? There’s no room at the shipwreck museum
Nah they will send it to the scrap yard. All ships go to the scrapyard.
Wouldn't it be a 'he'? Its name is Arthur.
@@holylandfan3275 All ships in the English Language are "she" regardless of the person the ship is named after.
My dad was on the Anderson that night, we were worried when we heard a ship went down.
“We’re holding our own”. The last message from the Fitzgerald to the Anderson 45 years ago.
Every time I hear that I get chills.
My grandpa knew some of the men on Edmund fitzgerald he worked on a ship at the time untill he heard about the Edmund Fitzgerald wreck he ended up quitting because he feared the ship he worked on would go down as well not to mention he was really upset
@@Ricky-manic Thank you for sharing about your grandfather.
@@Ricky-manic do you know why your grandpa had a feeling the ship was gonna sink?
@@dianelindberg7649 idk I never really knew he passed away last year
Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends. Captain Cooper and his crew, ever remembered in the lore of the Great Lakes.
Gone to soon, not to be forgotten.
Amen. May the crew of the fitz and the the captain of the anderson that day may they rest in piece in of the arms of the lord and our savior.
I just quoted that scripture..John 13/6 I think..
@@keithsage1593 Actually John 15:13. (I didn't actually know that; had to look it up).
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? I’m not even from up north and I know the tragic story and respect those fallen sailors.
I’m guessing they are giving thumbs down because it happened perhaps?
What a beautiful ship the Anderson is. RIP to the 29 men on the "Big Fitz." Thanks to Bernie Cooper and the Anderson's crew for braving that storm and going out to try to find survivors. This is such a beautiful, but sad tribute.
Braving the storm for a *second * time, as she had already passed through it once. Talk about tempting fate, glad she and her crew made it safely back the second time. Bravo to the Anderson, Ford, and the 2 Canadian vessels who joined the search.
So true. Well put.
Yep Anderson was the only one out at the time that went back into the gale to look, the 3 salties with them refused and continued on to no fault of the crew they couldn’t turn their ships around due to the risk of capsizing
I was cabin boy on the Anderson in 1968. Glad she's still going.
Hey my dad used to work on the boats you probably know him Ben Vedo
@@mistressstar8154 I don't recall that name. I sailed in 1968 and 1969.
jerryjanco Ohhh Maybe he didn’t work on there yet why did you only do it two years
@@mistressstar8154 I went to college. Sorry I didn't know your dad.
@@jerryjanco I dont know much history about the Edmund Fitzgerald but can u tell me ?
I’m that guy in red under the closest light. After the salute, I played the Lightfoot song in tribute. Love them all. My son is the one who yelled at the end of the AMA salute.
You probably saw me. I was further back next to the museum.
Our barn built in the year 1898 had her back broke in the storm that sunk the fitz
It’s held together by cables and braces
History alive and well
I could hear Gordon Lightfoot singing the lyrics to "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald " playing in my head as the salute came hauntingly as the ship glided past us.
Chilling event.
Bless their lost Souls.
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@@viberstrike3773 Interesting story about your barn. Thanks for sharing.
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I wish I could have have heard you playing it!
It's as if she's calling out, forever in the hopes the Fitz will respond....
Ok drama queen
@@scottsmith31 ratio'd
Like a child calling for its mother
@@scottsmith31 a little respect. For some, time doesn't heal.
James.., you sir are the first YT comment that has ever made me cry.
God bless you for that.
"i tried to save you" Said the Anderson
"....I know..." whispered fitz from below..
❤
Classy gesture, Anderson. From the ship that was was on Superior the night the Fitz went down. And Capt. Cooper turned back right into the teeth of that ultra violent storm to look for survivors. We know Fitzgeralds Capt. McSorely was radioing you to check his position (from shore), and you were was getting battered fiercely as well all the while. SO lucky you made it out that night-two 40+ foot waves in quick succession almost took you down to around 6:30 pm, shortly before all contact was lost with the Fitzgerald. And you STILL went right back into the face of the storm to look for survivors. The Anderson has the most courageous maritime legacy on the Great Lakes. God bless you
Godspeed Capt & Crew, stay safe boys
Used to see the Arthur M come up through the Cuyahoga when I lived in Cleveland , and it boggled my mind how the Fitz was lost ,, these are massive ships.
Hard to comprehend how dangerous Ppl Lake Superior can be.
Even thru Tuesday's storm, the Arthur M Anderson brought her Captain and great crew safely in to Duluth. To the immortal Arthur M. Anderson, know that your bravery will never be forgotten.
Brave men! God bless!
I find it fascinating and eerie at the same time that the Anderson came into the Fitzgerald's last ports of call on the anniversary of her sinking....in a storm again.
Close. I believe the Fitz sailed from Superior, WI?
that was a tiny bit of fluffy snow, with calm waters and 10 - 15 mph wind - not at all like the night that took the Edmund Fitzgerald which had 40 foot waves and 50 mph wind - you are very wrong...
Very eerie and haunting as the ship slowly can into view.
With the snow squall blowing again on the anniversary of this fateful voyage.
The lyrics of the Lightfoot song played in my head.
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@@enilkja she did sail from Superior. Anderson on this night was off loading in Duluth.
@@enilkjaright next door
It made the crossing with gale warnings and in a snowstorm on this night, pretty ironic. Nice that this ship is still sailing.
As a native of Detroit area we are respectful of each of these vessels as they pass by on the river. Immense in size guided by the finest captains in the world. God bless all who devote themselves to the safe passage.
As a Public Health Service Nurse in Buffalo, I provided medical care to the men of the Fitz when they came into port. Knew them all. Still difficult to accept that this happened. RIP🌹
So sorry for your loss: it's difficult when you know people's, have spoken to them , taken care of them for so many years. 😭😭❤️❤️
I am a Registered Nurse:
How could you have provided Any care to the men of the Edmund Fitzgerald? They all went down with the ship. You are a fucking liar
To Bernie Cooper and his crew thank you for your bravery 45 years ago. The Anderson and the William Clay Ford were the only two that up anchored to go out in hurricane force wind to search for survivors. From a former sailor thank you all and RIP to Bernie and Capt. Erickson and all who have passed on and to the 29
Not to be disrespectful but it was Captain Jesse Cooper who led the Arthur M
Anderson
@@rockahollic7691 not sure he disputed that. But the full name is Captain JB Cooper. B as in Bernie I think.
The only reason the 2 ships went out is that the Coast Guard refused too. The lake was that bad.
the nearest coast guard ship was in duluth it was the sundew and it crossed the lake in that storm at full speed to help they did not refuse to go out@@crazykellywfo4240
@@dwardldlind4656 Go listen to the rocorded conversation with the Captain of the S.S. ARTHUR M. ANDERSON and the coast guard. You can flately hear the coast guard REFUSING! to go out. The Captain of the sister ship agreeing to not only risk his life , but also the loves of his crew.
I watched this live last night. The Captain did a go around on the first try but his next attempt was perfect in such limited visibility. He was inside of 1/2 mile before you could make out their lights. Topped it off with a fitting master salute.
Very eerie to see the Anderson in this video. RIP mighty Fitz.
"When the gales of November come early"
"The ship was the pride of the American side"
A crew and good captain well-seasoned
I watched film of the Anderson coming up the St Mary's thru the locks and now into the Harbor, a reverse of the journey they took 45 years ago. We will never forget the lives lost, the heroic acts that night and the Sailors who carry on.😔
The 37 people who dislike this have no soul.
God rest the Fitz and her crew.
Or no clue.
Nope they have no soul
Are you sure this horn is to commemorate the fitz? Or was a drunk captain having a hay day
@@pauljohn5554 it was definitely to the Fitz.
29 men lost their lives that night. And to this day nobody knows what happened to the ship and how it sank exactly.
I’m so glad I braved the weather and went down to the canal last night to watch them come in. Truly an emotional experience and one I won’t soon forget!
Most of been of a great experience to be there .
Always a pleasure to see the Anderson. She's a beautiful vessel, and a floating piece of history. Kudos to the captain and crew for this fitting tribute to the Fitzgerald. RIP Mighty Fitz and the 29.
to all the wives the sons and the daughters...
Rest In Peace to the 29 crew members.. God Bless their souls. They are in a better place now, many thanks to the Anderson for giving an awesome salute to the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Yes!!
I am an Australian born in Sydney. I have boated on freshwater once in my life and spent the rest in the pacific. But here I am, utterly enthralled by the legend of this old freshie tanker, the Titanic of the great lakes and Lightfoot's song. The legend lives on...
Reading through these comments, I just wanna say, I am very glad to see how many people this hits home for, the spirit of these ports and ore boats is something that is indescribable. God bless the Mariners of the great lakes of today .
Being from Detroit this is emotional to watch I was 15 in 1975 and remember when she went down R.I.P crew and the big fitz.
Brought tears to my eyes.
RIP Sailors
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Mine too bro. RIP to those men
I was up late to watch her coming in. The first try they decided to circle around. So they where about 1 hour delay coming in. Great to see the old girl in all the snow flurries. Thank you for the video.
Wish I’d been there. What a memory.
Every November 10th I think of the Edmund Fitzgerald Because of the 29 good men who went down with the ship especially Bruce Hudson from North olmstead Ohio who I went to high school with and worked at the same restaurant before he left to become merchant marine I say a prayer for him and the other crew members
I was a good friend of his brother, Leo. I'll never forget the day Leo showed me a book that listed Bruce as one of the men that went down with the ship.
@@onlydab5655 Bruce Hudson was an only child. He had no brother.
Imagine if the Captain had given 29 horn blasts as he'd passed through?
Rest In Peace, Gentlemen and Lady.
Very solemn and sad moment. Remembering the terrible events of that night 45 years ago. Rest in peace Edmund Fitzgerald and her crew. 🙏 Rest in peace Bernie Cooper, former skipper of the Arthur Anderson. 🙏
I'd imagine Cooper still watches over the Anderson in bad weather.
It's been so long and yet I still remember my grandfathers last words when he left like it was only yesterday... I was 7 year's old when The Fitz went down...
May you all rest in peace.. Thank you again Anderson..
Ur grand father was on the edmund fitz gerald?
@@sosigboi3921 yes sir he was
@@claytondennis5245 I can't imagine the relationship you and the other surviving family members must have with the Arthur Anderson. It must be very special. They couldn't save your loved ones in the end, nothing could, but they gave everything they had, even risking the same fate.
Ring the bell 29 times, feel the north wind
Brought me to tears, wow, so very touching and honoring
Truly the queen of the Great Lakes! Loved by all!
12/23/22 and I'm still crying, both for the crew of the Fitzgerald, and that moving tribute by the Arthur M. Anderson.
Through channels such as this, I've learned the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald and cried at seeing this.
Keep bringing it to the attention of youngsters such as myself, please. The crew of both ships deserve this. Thank you.❤
Very special. With the light and shadow and mist, it does have an eerie quality to the video. Even the masters salute audio seems sad and solemn. I was a month shy of my 20th birthday when the Fitz sank.
Love and prayers to the friends and families of every crewman aboard the Fitzgerald......You will never be forgotten.
A touching tribute from a GREAT ship It made me cry lastnight and again today
Love that ship for all it stands for. captain. Cooper...RIP Sir❗️
That brought tears to my eyes.
May God watch over every sailor who faces the Gales of the Great Lakes.
Rest In Peace the Good men of the Edmund Fitzgerald and all good crewmen who have fought the mighty winds but lost the battle.
May you find calm seas on the other side.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have a tremendous amount of respect for all of the people that work on the great lakes
Thanks a lot for the radio communication audio.. Love the night view too...❤️
Totally awesome video and yet sorrowful at the same time.
Long live the Legend! I could almost see the Fitz. Stay safe everyone!
Gave me chills.
I was going to say "how could those people wait in a snowstorm to see a ship go by?" But then I realized I've done the same thing waiting for a train to go through town. So I understand now. Enjoyed the video. I want to drive up there one of these days during the summer. And stay a week. Really give Duluth the once over twice. Thanks for posting it. Have a great day everyone.
You should definitely try and make it up here. Duluth has a ton of railroad history as well. I have a friend that works for CN who came up to Duluth from CHI and WI because of the history.
Atta girl Anderson, keep on sailing strong! For Captain Cooper and Edmund Fitzgerald!
I saw the Mighty Fitz on the St. Clair River in Port Huron in 1958 when it made its maiden trip on the lakes. When the Fitz went down in 1975, my cousin's husband was a crewman on the Arthur Anderson.
Iam a 68 years old, hindu religious temple priest, from the city of
Chennai, India. I have not gone into seas, nor boarded any ship
of any size. But I enjoy seeing gigantic and gentle ships of 1000+
feet length , entering in to Duluth harbour and join sea. Viewers
may explain the the meaning of two long and one short whistle,
followed by same numbers in another tone. There were also three
Long and 2 short in double tones. Some of the commentators are
so involved with ships and refer the ships with respect as 'she',
meaning their mother or sister. Their bondage and bindings are
very emotional with the ship they mention. May be they might have
served in those ships and now retired. Till recent past, I was seeing
American war ships of plane carriers and their operation. It was
very interesting. For some time, I was seeing how ships faced
cyclones, tornados and rough seas with high waves. Till recently,
I was seeing how the pilots were boarding and disembarking the
ships, risking their life. Nowadays I am immersed in seeing
big ships of cargo and bulk carriers 1000 + feet long. It is wonderful
to know more and more!
When that horn rang out, the town knew everyone made it home safe. That ship and crew along with the William Clay Ford should have a Medal of Honor!
Such a solemn and poignant moment at the Canal. May those men lost on the Big Fitz know how much the northern Great Lakes community remembers them.
I, remember seeing the Arthur M.Anderson, while on a Soo Locks Boat Tour, while I was on vacation in Sault Ste.Marie, Michigan.I,even took pictures of the freighter.
Coming from a family of sailors myself, something about this just runs chills down my spine. Godspeed to those who never made it home.
Very heartfelt salute and response for the Fitzgerald and 29 men lost at sea. ❤🚢❤
I'm here because I'm humbled by the captain going out to search for the Edmund Fitzgerald that fateful day.
#gonebutnotforgotten
#RIP
I remember that night so well. WDIO News Anchor, Dennis Anderson, was the first in the nation to break the story that the Edmund Fitzgerald was missing.
May the Big Fitz and her crew rest in peace.....
ALWAYS LOVED--NEVER FORGOTTEN
Very emotional. We will never forget.
Yeah 45 years ago yesterday. How time flies
" We're holding our own. " That was the last radio contact ever heard by the Edmund Fitzgerald and her captain and crew.
So beautiful, glad that the Arthur M Anderson made it, RIP for those who lost their lives on the Fitz
How can you not get chills listening to this. The Anderson remembers and still grieves for her sister and her crew. Love these old workhorse ships. The salute to the Fitz was honorable, noble, and haunting.
This tragedy haunts me to this day and I was only 13 when it happened. RIP to all the souls that were lost that day. And prayers of comfort to their families and also to those who tried to save them.🙏🏽
Fitz remembered here in the UK too! Sailing nations are all brothers.
Thank you for posting this. It gets you in throat and the eyes start to water. Cheers to all you standing out there. I'm right there with you in spirit.
I’m from the uk. And have the utmost respect for these ships and crew. The AMA is a truly amazing ship. Rest in peace the 29 of the Fitz, Bernie Cooper. And everyone else who risked their lives that terrible night. Never to be forgotten.
So cool how they tried to open the valves slowly and how the sound came out at first. Still amazes me she still running the lakes.
Fresh water vessels last much longer than those that sail in salt water. It's not unusual for lakers to last 75+ years.
Rest well my fellow boatmen
That was unexpected, but still so satisfying to see. Of course they would do something like that, to honor the anniversary of this tragedy. May the 29 crew members of the Fitz rest in peace and may the Anderson travel on the great lakes for a long time to come.
The day that the EDMUND went went down I was 10 days away from 12 years old R,I,P to those who are no longer with us all.29 MEN
It's the MEN that bring the ore to the smeltering plant, for our cars, bikes, motorcycle.
Thank you, merchant Mariners, for your service.
“Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours.” R.I.P. Edmund Fitzgerald 🙏
Very emotional scene.
2:44 Calling for her lost sister...
The old Lady wants her friend to come home
She still cries because of the loss the horn proves it
@@josephkorfhage3679 They both were on Lake Superior that fateful night when the Big Fitz went down and was lost to the storm they both were enduring and encountered. At times, I feel that Captain McSorley should have been much closer to the Arther Anderson and in touch more with Captain Bernie Cooper so they could have both survived instead of just one ship surviving. He double toothpicks, if that would have happened, and Captain McSorley would have slowed down his engines, he might have survived all of this. So the shipment of tacinnite was late, at least it would have gotten there without incident, number one, and number two, the Big Fitz would have never gone down, and would still be here today. Her sister ship, the Arther B. Homer, and exact duplicate of the Big Fitz was scrapped in 1986 when she was on Lake Erie when she recieved the word to sail to the scrapyard.
Great job catching it RIP Fitzgerald.
Live in the Soo, I boat and I know the meaning of the horns, wow, til now didn’t realize the AMA was still sailing. Remember the night in75, like yesterday. RIP all the 29 crew members.
I was 14 years old and living in Michigan this night, I was listening to music when the special reports started coming over the radio... a night I will never forget. RIP brave sailors
Chills , I was a little girl in MI , everyone was so touched. My Late Father took me to River and lakes to see the ships. A love and respect I have. This salute gave me chills . Thank you for sharing
The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down..
There was an episode of History Channel's "Engineering Disasters" about the Fitz when the curator tolled the bell of the ship I got chills!
I remember back in the 90s when Discovery Channel ran a series called "On the Inside" that had a documentary about the Fitz and the wreck. I've got a recording of the doc someplace on VHS. It was in the same series as "Accident on Duffy Street" and the episodes were later rebroadcast under different series names.
The Fitz sunk a year and a half before I was born. I have read book after book about the Mighty Fitz. Listening to the salute from the Anderson brought tears to my eyes.
I remember standing on the shore of Lake Superior with my father back in '73. It looked like an ocean to me. It's amazing how dangerous the place can be at any time of the year.
Very nice tribute on an eerily similar night. Rest in peace Big Fitz.
So cool and yet sad. I remember I was in 8th grade when it happened. A guy that I work with, his great uncle was on the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Wow!
45years!
I was 17 when I first heard the song, but didn't know it was a real event till a little later.
I loved the song from jump, but when it all became a reality, I got chills reading about it.
STILL get them when I hear it now.
Wow, and that's the ship that went back out.
So many thoughts are going through my head right now.
Rest in peace forever crew of the"Fitz".
You will never be forgotten.
I was fifteen when the Fitzgerald sank, and remember following the story in local newspapers.
Really cool. Shocked and amazed this ship is still active. It's 70 yrs old now, well beyond the average lifespan of a ship.
The summer videos of the ships arriving make me want to pack up and move to Duluth. But then this cold, snowy, video brings me back to earth. I got cold just watching! Still, love the videos. You have hearty people living in Duluth!
Indoor heating, with a wood stove with an attached garage!!! Lol
Excellent way to remember the wreck
I like how this ship is nearly 70 years old and is still in active service. I also like to think that this is the ship honoring the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald, by remaining in service since the ship sank in 1975.
great tribute may they never be forgotten