The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. Fifty years ago, on Nov. 10, 1975, all 29 crew members died as the ship sank in a disastrous storm on Lake Superior. The mystery that surrounds it and Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” have created a fascination with the ship that has endured and seems to grow stronger with time. Story by Dan Kraker Video by Anne Guttridge Video of the beacon lighting by Eric Dischino for

Today, November 10, marks the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking and the loss of 29 crew members. The last successful dive to the 535-foot deep wreck occurred in 1995 using a Newtsuit, an atmospheric diving suit, to recover the ship's bell. The Canadian government has not approved a dive permit in 30 years, largely because the families successfully lobbied to protect the site from disturbance. As a result, the deep-water wreck remains untouched, ensuring the wreck site is respec

50 years after the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, the families of the 29 men lost still carry their stories. Hear their memories and reflections in our special, The Last Voyage: Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald, Friday, Nov. 7 on 9&10 News at 4p. | 9&10 News