Episode 26: The Edmund Fitzgerald

About this episode

This episode explores the tragic story of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and its final voyage, along with the inspiration behind Gordon Lightfoot's famous song.

The skies of November have turned gloomy friends, so it is a fitting time to tell the tale of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Many have heard the song, but the true story is a tragic example of the dangers of Lake Superior even in modern times. In this episode, Josh leads us through the life and final voyage of The Fitz and how Gordon Lightfoot found inspiration for a famous folk rock sea shanty. Discussion Includes: The Creation of the Ship The Omens of it’s Launch The Cargo Her 749th & Final Voyage Theories and Investigations of the Sinking The Song & The Memorials ©Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

People in this episode

Host: Josh

Topics covered

• SS Edmund Fitzgerald
• Lake Superior
• maritime disasters
• Gordon Lightfoot
• folk music
• ship history

Keywords

• Edmund Fitzgerald
• Lake Superior
• maritime history
• Gordon Lightfoot
• ship sinking
• folk rock
• sea shanty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wolf & Stag Productions LLC

Books & works: Gordon Lightfoot, folk rock sea shanty

Places: Lake Superior

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