The Titanic Of The Great Lakes: What Really Sunk The SS Edmund Fitzgerald?

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was the pride of the Great Lakes when she was launched in 1958. The freighter spent almost 20 years in service before tragically sinking in 1975, taking the lives of all 29 crew members with it. From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we’ll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world’s best historians. Subscribe so you don’t miss out. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code REALHISTORY 👉 Real History is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@