The Edmund Fitsgerald was built in River Rouge, Mi at the Great Lakes Engineering Works, located at the foot of Great lakes Ave. and launched in 1958. My father took al of us there and it made quiet an impression on this 8 year old kid. A big beautiful ship.
I wished i had of got the chance to see her sailing on the open waters, what a beautifull Boat. Love goes out to all the Families who's loved one's where lost they won't be forgotten
I am also from Duluth, Minnesota. The fitzgerald's last voyage actually went out the Superior, WI side onto the lake. Every year in November, a tribute is paid to the sailors and their families:)
My Dad was part of the launch team that day.
Akmeneszasys 1 year ago
The ship was gonna sink every one knew it it took them 3 times to break the champagne bottle there was a heart attack and the ship hit the wall
blowupuate13 1 year ago
nice vid. best boat of its time better than the Tittanic!!!!!!! loved the vid. cant get any better
spiethers85 2 years ago
I wonder if thats the nicholson terminal in ecorse? It looks like the docks that are off of great lakes drive.
bitchslap9 3 years ago
The Edmund Fitsgerald was built in River Rouge, Mi at the Great Lakes Engineering Works, located at the foot of Great lakes Ave. and launched in 1958. My father took al of us there and it made quiet an impression on this 8 year old kid. A big beautiful ship.
tennforever 2 years ago
Nice vintage video. Thanks for sharing it. Peace and Respect to the 29 and the Fitz! RIP
rdystdygo 3 years ago 7
I wished i had of got the chance to see her sailing on the open waters, what a beautifull Boat. Love goes out to all the Families who's loved one's where lost they won't be forgotten
wolfcatsden 3 years ago 3
yea me to it would of been just facinating to see it sailing again
spiethers85 2 years ago
Great vintage footage. Who'd have ever thought at the time that the Edmund Fitzgerald would meet such a tragic fate?
thenewhorizons 3 years ago
Priceless video!! Thanks.
MvComeaudoc 3 years ago
Good production!
prescotodd 4 years ago
oh what would be cool, is if u had gordon lightfoots song the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald in the background
flargmuffin92 4 years ago
Get the hell out of here.
GeneralAntillies 4 years ago 2
This Video makes me Cry I live in Minnesota right by where it launched its last depaurture to be exact
D0eboy 4 years ago
it was launched in ohio though
flargmuffin92 4 years ago
Her last voyage was from Minnesota. I think that's what D0eboy meant.
bdfunke 4 years ago
oh my bad lol
flargmuffin92 4 years ago
No Ecorse, Michigan. Great Lakes Shipbuilding, not AmShip.
choirboyfromhell 3 years ago
I am also from Duluth, Minnesota. The fitzgerald's last voyage actually went out the Superior, WI side onto the lake. Every year in November, a tribute is paid to the sailors and their families:)
largefallingicicles 3 years ago 2
What a beautiful launch to a fine ship that gave almost 30 years of service.
schranker 4 years ago
My dad was there.
roscoejohn 6 years ago
@roscoejohn my grand parents were there too. and my grandmas uncle was a designer.
jadissx 1 year ago