Favorite nonfiction reads this year:

The first aircraft arrives on the scene from Traverse City, Michigan.

I would try it

Phenomenal episode. Extremely thought-provoking. Well done.

I didn’t plan to finish this book on the 50th anniversary of the #EdmundFitzgerald’s sinking, but I have. @Johnubacon has done a tremendous job capturing this story through the exploration of the event, shipping history, geology, geography, meteorology, & personal stories.

He just wants to see if the boiling is true

“Will you stay by me ‘til I get to Whitefish?” 😭

The Coast Guard, with no available search ships, radios the Arthur M. Anderson requesting assistance. C.G.: "Anderson, this is Group Soo. What is your present position?" Anderson: "We're down here, about two miles off Parisienne Island right now... the wind is northwest forty to

After further conversation and a request by the Coast Guard to return to search for the ship, the S.S. Arthur M. Anderson, reluctant to go out, agrees to "give it a try" but claims that is "all we can do."

The Anderson calls again and informs the Coast Guard that they have lost the Fitzgerald both visually and on radar.

It is estimated that this was the time period when the ship vanished and sank.

Edmund Fitzgerald disappears from the radar of the S.S. Arthur M. Anderson, prompting a call to the Coast Guard to inform them of the situation.

The Fitzgerald enters a squall while still on Lake Superior; the squall obscures the vessel from radar observation by the Anderson; this is normal when in a squall.

Anderson: "Yes. He is going to pass to the west of you." Fitzgerald: "Well, fine." Anderson: "By the way, Fitzgerald, how are you making out with your problem?" Fitzgerald: "We are holding our own." Anderson: "Okay, fine. I'll be talking to you later." They never did speak

Radio transmission between the Anderson and the Fitzgerald. The Arthur M. Anderson is still following the Fitzgerald. They are about 10 miles behind the Fitzgerald. Anderson: "Fitzgerald, this is the Anderson. Have you checked down?" Fitzgerald: "Yes we have." Anderson:

The Anderson is struck by two huge waves that put water on the ship, 35 feet above the water line. The waves hit with enough force to push the starboard lifeboat down, damaging the bottom.

My football hopes dashed in three pics

29 souls

Avafors: "What's that, Fitzgerald? Unclear. Over." Fitzgerald: "I have a bad list, lost both radars. And am taking heavy seas over the deck. One of the worst seas I've ever been in." Avafors: "If I'm correct, you have two radars." Fitzgerald: "They're both gone."

Radio transmission between the Avafors and the Fitzgerald. Avafors: "Fitzgerald, this is the Avafors. I have the Whitefish light now but still am receiving no beacon. Over." Fitzgerald: "I'm very glad to hear it." Avafors: "The wind is really howling down here. What are the

The Edmund Fitzgerald calls for any vessel in the Whitefish Point area regarding information about the beacon and light at Whitefish Point. They receive an answer by the saltwater vessel Avafors that the beacon and the light are not operating.