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The Edmund Fitzgerald’s doomed journey began 50 years ago today

The Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a severe storm on Lake Superior, with all 29 crew lost; safety reforms followed but the sinking cause remains a mystery.

Summary by Michigan Live
LAKE SUPERIOR, MI - It was 50 years ago today that the Edmund Fitzgerald was being loaded with 26,000 tons of iron ore, prepped for what would become her tragic final voyage.

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Michigan Live broke the news in Michigan, United States on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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