Anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald Sinking

[Miss Linda]

To the twenty-nine crewmen of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, who were lost without a trace, may God grant rest to your souls.

Here is a wonderful, informative site about the ship and her crew: http://www.ssefo.com/

S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald's crew of 29 on its final voyage included:

Michael E. Armagost, 37, Third Mate
Fred J. Beetcher, 56, Porter
Thomas D. Bentsen, 23, Oiler
Edward F. Bindon, 47, First Assistant Engineer
Thomas D. Borgeson, 41, Maintenance Man
Oliver J. Champeau, 41, Third Assistant Engineer
Nolan S. Church, 55, Porter
Ransom E. Cundy, 53, Watchman
Thomas E. Edwards, 50, Second Assistant Engineer
Russell G. Haskell, 40, Second Assistant Engineer
George J. Holl, 60, Chief Engineer
Bruce L. Hudson, 22, Deck Hand
Allen G. Kalmon, 43, Second Cook
Gordon F. MacLellan, 30, Wiper
Joseph W. Mazes, 59, Special Maintenance Man
John H. McCarthy, 62, First Mate
Ernest M. McSorley, 63, Captain
Eugene W. O'Brien, 50, Wheelsman
Karl A. Peckol, 20, Watchman
John J. Poviach, 59, Wheelsman
James A. Pratt, 44, Second Mate
Robert C. Rafferty, 62, Steward
Paul M. Riippa, 22, Deck Hand
John D. Simmons, 62, Wheelsman
William J. Spengler, 59, Watchman
Mark A. Thomas, 21, Deck Hand
Ralph G. Walton, 58, Oiler
David E. Weiss, 22, Cadet
Blaine H. Wilhelm, 52, Oiler

 

[Robert Snow]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvKGz4s3kuU

 

[Crabtownboy]

I always like the song on the Edmund Fitzgerald very much.