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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (not the song)

Stuff You Should Know

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Descent into Turbulence

This chapter delves into the critical communications and structural challenges faced by the ship's captain during a severe storm. It highlights the ship's precarious stability issues, the operation of its pumps in response to water ingress, and the final, haunting moments leading to the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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