Chapter
The Storm on Lake Superior
26:38 - 31:06 (04:27)
Discover how the infamous stormy weather across Lake Superior can affect the great lakes shipping industry and why it is crucial for seafarers to avoid the meat of the storm to avoid physics-induced waves.
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Lake Superior's immense size allows for powerful winds to pick up steam, creating treacherous conditions for ships traveling the Great Lakes, especially in November.
26:38 - 28:37 (01:58)
Summary
Lake Superior's immense size allows for powerful winds to pick up steam, creating treacherous conditions for ships traveling the Great Lakes, especially in November. Despite the occasional harshness of the weather, shipping vessels brave the waters of the Great Lakes, with Lake Superior being one of the least traveled due to the severity of its conditions.
ChapterThe Storm on Lake Superior
EpisodeThe Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (not the song)
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Two freighters, the Anderson and the Fitzgerald, set out on a northern route to avoid a dangerous storm coming in from the northwest.
28:38 - 31:06 (02:27)
Summary
Two freighters, the Anderson and the Fitzgerald, set out on a northern route to avoid a dangerous storm coming in from the northwest. The Fitzgerald tragically sank, and the cause of the disaster remains unknown.