50 Years ago today, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sunk in Lake Superior https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/nation-world/50-years-later-the-sinking-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/507-af47d81a-819c-4251-b993-4018b2ebaf69?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WWLTV | WWLTV

The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. Fifty years ago, on Nov. 10, 1975, all 29 crew members died as the ship sank in a disastrous storm on Lake Superior. The mystery that surrounds it and Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” have created a fascination with the ship that has endured and seems to grow stronger with time. Story by Dan Kraker Video by Anne Guttridge Video of the beacon lighting by Eric Dischino for

Today marks 50 years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. Learn more about the history of one of the largest ships on the Great Lakes on this past epiosde of Michigan Moment. | Independence Television

Nearly 50 years ago, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald met its tragic fate on Lake Superior — a moment forever etched into Great Lakes history. This November, Discover Wisconsin honors the 50th anniversary with a powerful new documentary exploring the mystery, legacy, and lasting impact of one of the Great Lakes’ most haunting stories. Full documentary releases Monday, November 10th at 8pm. Produced in partnership with University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin Counties Association, & Enbridge. | Discove