20 questions about The Edmund Fitzgerald

1. What was the Edmund Fitzgerald's final destination?

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

- The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

2. How many crew members were aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald when it sank?

29.

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3. In what year did the Edmund Fitzgerald sink?

1975.

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4. What caused the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald?

A severe storm with high winds and waves.

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

5. Was the wreckage of the Edmund Fitzgerald ever found?

Yes, it was found in 1976.

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6. What was the nickname of the Edmund Fitzgerald?

"Mighty Fitz".

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7. Who wrote a song about the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking?

Gordon Lightfoot.

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8. What was the Edmund Fitzgerald's cargo at the time of the sinking?

Iron ore pellets.

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9. How long was the Edmund Fitzgerald?

729 feet.

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10. When was the Edmund Fitzgerald launched?

June 8, 1958.

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11. In which US state was the Edmund Fitzgerald built?

Wisconsin.

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12. What was the maximum capacity of the Edmund Fitzgerald's cargo hold?

26,000 tons.

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13. What type of propulsion did the Edmund Fitzgerald use?

Steam turbines.

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14. What was the estimated wind speed during the storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald?

70 mph.

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

15. At what time of day did the Edmund Fitzgerald sink?

Around 7:30 pm.

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16. Where does the name "Edmund Fitzgerald" come from?

It was named after a president of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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17. How deep underwater is the wreckage of the Edmund Fitzgerald?

It is resting in around 530 feet of water.

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

18. How long did the search for survivors of the Edmund Fitzgerald last?

Only a few hours.

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19. Were there any survivors from the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald?

No, all 29 crew members perished.

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

20. Is it still possible to visit the Edmund Fitzgerald wreck site?

No, civilian diving is not allowed due to it being a designated marine sanctuary.

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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