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The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald: A Chilling Account of the Great Lakes' Most Tragic Shipwreck

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On November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most modern ore carrier on the Great Lakes, set sail from Superior, Wisconsin, bound for Detroit, Michigan. Just 17 hours later, the ship vanished from radar screens, leaving no trace of its fate.

The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald: Eyewitness Accounts from the U.S. Coast Guard Hearings

by Michael Schumacher

4.7 out of 5

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Now, in this gripping account, author Dan Egan reveals the true story of the Fitzgerald's last voyage, a tale of tragedy, heroism, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Egan draws on extensive research, including interviews with survivors and family members, to piece together the fateful events of that fateful night. He takes us inside the ship's engine room, where the crew battled against impossible odds, and onto the deck, where the captain made his final desperate decisions.

The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a riveting and unforgettable account of one of the most tragic shipwrecks in American history. It is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who sail the Great Lakes.

Praise for The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald

"A gripping and unforgettable account of one of the most tragic shipwrecks in American history." —The New York Times

"Egan's writing is both suspenseful and deeply moving. The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or true crime." —The Washington Post

"A powerful and heartbreaking account of a tragedy that still haunts the Great Lakes." —Chicago Tribune

About the Author

Dan Egan is an award-winning journalist and author. He has written extensively about the Great Lakes and the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Chicago Tribune, among other publications.

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The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald: Eyewitness Accounts from the U.S. Coast Guard Hearings

by Michael Schumacher

4.7 out of 5