Episode
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (not the song)
54:47
Published: Tue Jan 03 2023
Description
Today Josh and Chuck delve into the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Not the song, but the maritime accident. Though the song makes an appearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EpisodeThe Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (not the song)
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PodcastStuff You Should Know
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The weather that hit Lake Superior the night the Edmund Fitzgerald sank could have affected the ship more than previously thought due to being parallel to the eastern shore. Losing a fence rail may not necessarily be catastrophic, but losing a weld could mean water is flowing into a cargo hold.