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sarisataka

(21,284 posts)
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 02:08 PM Nov 2022

Thursday marks 47 years since Edmund Fitzgerald sinking

Thursday marks 47 years since Edmund Fitzgerald sinking

Thursday, the beacon at Split Rock Lighthouse will once again be lit to honor those who died during the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

2022 marks the 47th year since the sinking, which claimed the lives of all 29 crewmembers who were on board.

The lighthouse will be closed temporarily at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, while the names of the crewmembers are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell.

This is the only time the lighthouse is lit up. After the ceremony, visitors will be able to tour the lighthouse. CLICK HERE to learn more about the ceremony.
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/thursday-marks-47-years-since-edmund-fitzgerald-sinking/

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Thursday marks 47 years since Edmund Fitzgerald sinking (Original Post) sarisataka Nov 2022 OP
Thank you for posting this. I remember it when it happened. TygrBright Nov 2022 #1
There's another thread on this... WestMichRad Nov 2022 #2
I went to college with a guy from there. chowmama Nov 2022 #3

TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
1. Thank you for posting this. I remember it when it happened.
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 02:22 PM
Nov 2022

The song still brings tears...

sadly,
Bright

chowmama

(538 posts)
3. I went to college with a guy from there.
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 09:06 PM
Nov 2022

He knew an older man who retired from the Edmund Fitzgerald just before the storm. It didn't sound like he ever got over the survivor's guilt.

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