SS Edmund Fitzgerald | What Caused This Tragic Sinking in...

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We dive into the tragic history behind the worst disaster in United States Great Lakes history as we unpack what sank the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.Get the podcast ad-free & more: https://www.redwebpod.comTake our audience survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ky8XRIywbc-T&ver=standardIn 1975, a 729-foot steel titan battled hurricane-force winds on the deadly Lake Superior. At 7:10pm, the captain radioed, “We are holding our own,” only for the ship to vanish minutes later, taking all 29 crew members with it. Was it inclement weather, a fatal structural snap, or a phenomenon known as the “Three Sisters”? Today, we discuss the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.Sensitive topics: deathOur sponsors:This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/redweb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We dive into the tragic history behind the worst disaster in United States Great Lakes history as we unpack what sank the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.Get the podcast ad-free & more: https://www.redwebpod.comTake our audience survey:...

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