Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks 32,606 Posted November 10, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snoughnut 5,612 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: It's a bit shocking to think I was 7 years old when that happened. A very sad day for the crew/families. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badger** 4,432 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 The sister ship to the Edmunds Fitzgerald is still going strong. SS Arthur M. Anderson. the Arthur M. Anderson, arriving in Duluth, Minnesota on the evening of June 28, 2020. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soeaster 287 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 This site is worth a look... www.shipwreckmuseum.com 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve from amherst 16,299 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve from amherst 16,299 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ez ryder 8,871 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 And if not for a drunk making a hit song only a hand full of people would remember 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski 19,009 Posted November 10, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Ez ryder said: And if not for a drunk making a hit song only a hand full of people would remember Strange how this get's brought up every year almost like a Haulmark Holiday now 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anler 12,300 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 We've visited the ship wreck museum. Pretty interesting place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toslow 2,743 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Ez ryder said: And if not for a drunk making a hit song only a hand full of people would remember I prefer to think of him as a great songwriter 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ActionfigureJoe 3,468 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Song is a testimony to the lives, families, and lifestyles of the sailors. And not just for those that were on the Fitz. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ActionfigureJoe 3,468 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 51 minutes ago, toslow said: I prefer to think of him as a great songwriter The best artists always have some deep wounds from life. Be it self inflicted or otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ford_428cj 2,349 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 7 hours ago, Ez ryder said: And if not for a drunk making a hit song only a hand full of people would remember Haha... 5 hours ago, Skidooski said: Strange how this get's brought up every year almost like a Haulmark Holiday now It's cool history. A lot of ships sunk in the great lakes. 5 hours ago, toslow said: I prefer to think of him as a great songwriter And a good musician also. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bontz 5,459 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 One of those songs where, as I'm scanning for a station to listen to, will keep it there to listen to this song. Sad story, but a great song. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Member Kivalo 7,383 Posted November 11, 2022 Gold Member Share Posted November 11, 2022 Superior is one badass body of water when its gets rough. RIP Sailors, you've crossed the bar and we have the watch. Im glad Gordon Lightfoot did the song instead of Celine Dione. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
p51mstg 630 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 One of these days, I want to run up for their ceremony. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sled_Hed 3,503 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, Kivalo said: Superior is one badass body of water when its gets rough. RIP Sailors, you've crossed the bar and we have the watch. Im glad Gordon Lightfoot did the song instead of Celine Dione. Sure is. How fitting that she was rocking and rolling today too. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Member Kivalo 7,383 Posted November 11, 2022 Gold Member Share Posted November 11, 2022 39 minutes ago, Sled_Hed said: Sure is. How fitting that she was rocking and rolling today too. Not surprised. This is the time of year they all start getting pissy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sled_Hed 3,503 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Kivalo said: Not surprised. This is the time of year they all start getting pissy. No doubt. Fairly major weather change happening here this week so lots of wind. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cat45 1,582 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Sled_Hed said: Sure is. How fitting that she was rocking and rolling today too. It was pretty wicked looking on chequamegon bay today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Dieselgeek 81 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 16 hours ago, Badger** said: The sister ship to the Edmunds Fitzgerald is still going strong. SS Arthur M. Anderson. the Arthur M. Anderson, arriving in Duluth, Minnesota on the evening of June 28, 2020. Not a sister ship. Fitzgerald’s sister ship was the Arthur B Homer. Fitzgerald was launched in 1958. Anderson was launched in 1952 as 1 of 8 AAA boats. I’m a bit of a boatnerd. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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