November 10, 20222 yr 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.
November 10, 20222 yr 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.
November 10, 20222 yr And if not for a drunk making a hit song only a hand full of people would remember
November 10, 20222 yr 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
November 10, 20222 yr 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
November 10, 20222 yr Song is a testimony to the lives, families, and lifestyles of the sailors. And not just for those that were on the Fitz.
November 10, 20222 yr 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.
November 10, 20222 yr 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.
November 10, 20222 yr USA Donating Member 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.
November 11, 20222 yr Platinum Donating Member 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.
November 11, 20222 yr USA Donating Member 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.
November 11, 20222 yr Platinum Donating Member 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.
November 11, 20222 yr USA Donating Member 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.
November 11, 20222 yr 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
November 11, 20222 yr 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.
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