SS Edmund Fitzgerald

[seal]

Hi all.

I've become very fascinated in the mystery behind the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. I was wondering if anyone could pass on some information concerning it and any links if possible. But to make sure I will not ever dive on her.

Seal

 

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[Salvor6]

Get the book; "Shipwrecks of Lake Superior" by James R. Marshall, Lake Superior port Cities Publishing Co. It has all the details including pictures of the wreck and the "Fitzgerald Board Report". The sketch of the wreck suggests she broke in two from a 50' wave before sinking.

 

[lobsterman]

Hi Seal, i found this link for info on wrecks on this forum and thought it may be of interest to you. i hope it helps

Researching Shipwrecks
U.S. Coast Guard History. Hydrographic Service: Information on wrecks

www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/WEBSHIPWRECKS/SHIPWRECKGUIDE.html


Pat.

 

[seal]

thanks for that link Lobsterman. If you have any further info then it would be most appreciated.

Cheers

Seal

 

[wreckdiver1715]

OK, now it's illegal to dive wrecks in Canadian waters!

Ontario government investigating report of illegal dive to Edmund Fitzgerald

http://www.freep.com/news/statewire/sw113005_20050315.htm

 

[shamre]

I am a great lakes shipwreck diver here in minnesota and can tell you with all certainty that it is illegal to dive the edmund fitzgerald. Because of the cold lake superior freshwater the bodies of the crew are preserved on the wreck and the surviving family members have requested that divers do not dive this "underwater graveyard." There are alot of other shipwrecks in lake superior that are divable though. And some of the deeper wrecks do still have bodies inside. One of the deeper wrecks that is visited regularly by technical divers is located in isle royale and is named the kamloops. There is supposedly still a member of the crew in the engine room. While the ship was not carrying any "treasure" it is still a very cool ship to see firsthand.

 

[frankiesaysrelax]

There was a show about this on either the History Channel or Discovery Channel some months ago. I'm sure you could track it down and get it on VHS or DVD. Both stations sell copies of their shows, or at least I'm pretty sure they do.