Hurricane-force winds were whipping up 40-foot waves as part of the early winter storm on Nov. 11-12 that cut a wide swath of ...

When it was clear the Fitzgerald had disappeared, the question became: Who would brave the storm to look for the crew?

Powerful storms, intense winds, arctic air and even bursts of warmth all play a role in creating the tumbler of weather the ...

It's been 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank among huge waves on Lake Superior, and its legend is just as gripping as ...

Retelling shipwreck stories help keep the memories of their victims alive. How the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, SS Carl D. Bradley ...

When it launched from the Great Lakes Engineering Works in River Rouge, Michigan, in 1958, the Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest ship in the Great Lakes. For roughly a year, the 729-foot vessel was ...

The Edmund Fitzgerald changed its route across Lake Superior to protect itself from the violent storm that was coming. The choice proved fatal.

How do massive ships endure the fury of a perfect storm? In this video, we dive into the engineering, navigation, and ...