This is part 14 of a series from 2 hours of underwater video footage of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald that has never before been released to the public. This footage includes views of the open pilothouse door and the main deck amidships.
@Jedburgh17 A 2010 Canadian documentary claimed "new evidence" but it was actually a study of the rogue wave theory that was postulated during the Coast Guard investigation of the Fitz sinking. They had some trailers on You Tube you might be able to find. Gordon Lightfoot said he would change the lyrics for live performances. Google NEW EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN YAP FILMS DOCUMENTARY SPURS GORDON LIGHTFOOT TO CHANGE LYRICS OF HIS ICONIC SONG "THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD to read about it.
I look through wikipedia on a regular basis checking for updates to the article. I am a historian myself . I guess the Fitz is a fascination because here we have a boat in modern times that sank and with all the modern tech and equipment we still have no conclusive proof... I had heard a few years ago that they uncovered new evidence which prompted Lightfoot to alter the lyrics to his song.
@Jedburgh17 There is still no conclusive proof about why she sank but there seems to be a consensus amongst Fitzgerald historians that she broke apart on the surface due to structural failure. There is a well sourced and comprehensive article about the ship on Wikipedia.
I have researched the Mighty Fitz from a Historical prospective for several and have not seen but had heard in recent years that they now have evidence as to what actually went wrong. Any proof as to what has been going around?
@Sunburn2007 Keep in mind that the video footage is from 1994.
bnodurft 3 weeks ago
Seems as though the overall condition of the wreck appears to be remarkably well preserved, with very little rusting thanks to the fresh water.
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@Jedburgh17 A 2010 Canadian documentary claimed "new evidence" but it was actually a study of the rogue wave theory that was postulated during the Coast Guard investigation of the Fitz sinking. They had some trailers on You Tube you might be able to find. Gordon Lightfoot said he would change the lyrics for live performances. Google NEW EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN YAP FILMS DOCUMENTARY SPURS GORDON LIGHTFOOT TO CHANGE LYRICS OF HIS ICONIC SONG "THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD to read about it.
bnodurft 1 year ago
I look through wikipedia on a regular basis checking for updates to the article. I am a historian myself . I guess the Fitz is a fascination because here we have a boat in modern times that sank and with all the modern tech and equipment we still have no conclusive proof... I had heard a few years ago that they uncovered new evidence which prompted Lightfoot to alter the lyrics to his song.
Jedburgh17 1 year ago
@Jedburgh17 There is still no conclusive proof about why she sank but there seems to be a consensus amongst Fitzgerald historians that she broke apart on the surface due to structural failure. There is a well sourced and comprehensive article about the ship on Wikipedia.
bnodurft 1 year ago
I have researched the Mighty Fitz from a Historical prospective for several and have not seen but had heard in recent years that they now have evidence as to what actually went wrong. Any proof as to what has been going around?
Jedburgh17 1 year ago