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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was a Great Lakes freighter that sank on November 10, 1975, during a severe storm in Lake Superior. This tragic event resulted in the loss of all 29 crew members on board, marking it as one of the most significant maritime disasters in the history of the Great Lakes. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggested that the ship sank suddenly due to flooding of the cargo hold, likely caused by the collapse of hatch covers under the weight of large waves. The sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald remains a poignant chapter in maritime history, inspiring songs, documentaries, and memorials. ⚓️ Here’s the Gordon Lightfoot music video from 1976 about this tragedy…