On the afternoon of November 9, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald embarked on her final voyage from Superior, Wisconsin, near Duluth, carrying a full cargo of taconite ore pellets with Captain Ernest M. McSorley in command. En route to a steel mill near Detroit, she was caught the next day in a severe storm with near-hurricane-force winds and waves up to 35 feet high. Sometime after 5:30 pm, the ship reported being in difficulty; at 7:10 pm, Captain McSorley sent his last message, "We are holding our own". Shortly after, the ship suddenly sank in Canadian (Ontario) waters 530 feet deep, about 17 miles from Whitefish Bay. Her crew of 29 perished, and no bodies were recovered. The exact cause of the sinking remains unknown. On the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy, Discover Wisconsin presents a cinematic and deeply moving exploration of one of Lake Superior’s darkest nights. With high-definition footage and rare archival photos, this episode uncovers the story behind the Edmund Fitzgerald and its sister ship, the Arthur M. Anderson. Hear firsthand accounts from family descendants, meteorologists, and historians as they unravel the fierce November storm and the mysteries surrounding the ship’s sudden sinking. Provided by the CAST Senior Center, our Documentary Programs provide an endless variety of interesting subjects in a prerecorded, professional film format. They take us across the country and around the world, experiencing and learning about places and people which we wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Our documentaries are entertaining, informative, and inspiring. They offer a unique and powerful form of storytelling that captures your attention and provoke thought and discussion. Scheduled every Tuesday afternoon, unless noted, at 1pm at the CAST Senior Center, our Documentary Programs are free and open to the public. There are no membership dues, and everyone is welcome to attend. Programming is provided by Curiosity U and other online providers. Check out our documentary program schedule every month and join us. We look forward to seeing you!