I saw a programme about the Edmond Fitzgerald, here in the UK many, many years ago. As I recall, during the fateful voyage the Captain positioned the Edmond Fitzgerald alongside another smaller vessel who had engine troubles and was in danger of being overcome by the bad conditions. He positioned the Edmond Fitzgerald to protect the smaller vessel from the wind, and thankfully the smaller vessel managed to regain power and get underway, returning safely. Sadly not long after, the Edmond Fitzgerald and her crew were lost. Such a sad story. As I recall the front hold hatch was leaking and the hold filled with water but because conditions were so bad the crew never realised until too late. I hope I am referring to the right vessel. The Captain and crew were heroes for what they had done earlier to protect the smaller vessel. I only wish they made their destination so they could of been commended for their actions. A sad, sad event.
Hi Paul. The Wikipedia version of the episode is well written. Routine maintenance may have been neglected such that they took on water. The Captain of the Anderson was actually quite heroic for leaving the relative clam of Whitefish Bay to go back and search for the EF. Note that another Captain chose a unique northern route to avoid the worst of the weather. I have spent some time around Lake Superior, and the weather can be most unforgiving. Thanks for the comment. J
I saw a programme about the Edmond Fitzgerald, here in the UK many, many years ago. As I recall, during the fateful voyage the Captain positioned the Edmond Fitzgerald alongside another smaller vessel who had engine troubles and was in danger of being overcome by the bad conditions. He positioned the Edmond Fitzgerald to protect the smaller vessel from the wind, and thankfully the smaller vessel managed to regain power and get underway, returning safely. Sadly not long after, the Edmond Fitzgerald and her crew were lost. Such a sad story. As I recall the front hold hatch was leaking and the hold filled with water but because conditions were so bad the crew never realised until too late. I hope I am referring to the right vessel. The Captain and crew were heroes for what they had done earlier to protect the smaller vessel. I only wish they made their destination so they could of been commended for their actions. A sad, sad event.
Hi Paul. The Wikipedia version of the episode is well written. Routine maintenance may have been neglected such that they took on water. The Captain of the Anderson was actually quite heroic for leaving the relative clam of Whitefish Bay to go back and search for the EF. Note that another Captain chose a unique northern route to avoid the worst of the weather. I have spent some time around Lake Superior, and the weather can be most unforgiving.
Thanks for the comment. J
Howdy JD I think I have it 'mastered' tks
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