50 years later, Edmund Fitzgerald sinking leaves lasting effects

A large freighter ship named Edmund Fitzgerald is shown on calm water under a clear sky.

50 years later, Edmund Fitzgerald sinking leaves lasting effects on families, forecasting

On Nov. 1 in Washburn, a memorial dedication ceremony was held for the 29 crew members who lost their lives aboard the Fitz just ahead of the 50th anniversary of its sinking.