Learning more about Great Lakes Shipwrecks and Survivals
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November 18 marks the anniversary of the loss of the Carl D. Bradley on Lake Michigan. Lost for 37 years, we dove the wreck in the Delta submersible in 1994- and the mystery of whether it was torn in two remained just that.. a mystery. In 1997, Fred Shannon and Jim Clary announced they had returned with a ROV and the bow and stern sections were 90 feet apart from each other. This was totally false, and survivor Frank Mays passed away believing it to be true.
A moment of tranquility as we move to the weekend. South Haven, MI
It's the only book that shares personal accounts with those who built, sailed and investigated the loss of the Fitzgerald- told by someone who has actually v...
Finishing a fantastic tour with one more online offering- "The King of Storms: 1913" Monday.
Taking laps with
Sharing stories including kayak adventures in Flint- Applewood Series includes hash browns and gravy!
Tattletale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations
Full house at Michigan Maritime Museum! I was thrilled at the turnout and hope to be back soon.
Thank you to all the people who came out to watch the Edmund Fitzgerald Commemoration with us! We were thrilled to be able to honor the Mighty Fitz and her crew, and share their history with so many of you. Thank you to Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum for letting us share in this special event.
We hope to see you all again tonight for the next segment of our Working Waterfront Lecture Series. Maritime historian Ric Mixter's Wrecknology will be joining us to share his 20 years of experience researching the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Lectures are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. Lectures are proudly sponsored by the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund & Mike and Susan Smith.
Typically it costs four 'bucks' to get across the Mack. This gal got across without spending any 'doe'.
Today is the first day of this year's regular firearm deer season. This photo was a 1957 promotion for deer season, that there would be no more wait get to the UP for deer season. The deer had been raised as an orphan by the DNR.
Tonight at Michigan's Maritime Museum in South Haven!
Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations AND Ric trying his hand at the helm in the sim. 6:30pm
You know how much I love it when they have to get more chairs. Standing room only in Warren Public Library!
The library at Warren's Civic Center looks like a race car- certainly the sleekest place I've shared history at. I'll be on that spoiler envisioned front porch tonight at 6:30 (1 City Square, Warren Mich) to share the Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations.
Hey Yooper Fwends! My documentary on the Edmund Fitzgerald airs this Sunday at 3pm on WNMU TV13!
https://www.warrenlibrary.net/warren-public-library-events-calendar/ #/events/YTwx1qT6Zn/instances/i0G4qCCIDX/
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https://www.wphm.net/episode/november-6-ric-mixter/
Shipwreck Historian talking about the storms of 1913 Download
https://wwmt.com/news/local/friday-marks-48th-anniversary-of-the-edmund-fitzgeralds-sinking
November 10, 2023 marks the 48th anniversary of the most famous shipwreck to happen on Lake Superior.
I read volumes of tributes to Mr. Lightfoot this week- all deserved. Dan Hall and David Norris wrote three songs about the Fitzgerald and also made tributes to 300 more lost to the gales in 1913, 1940 and the Morrell, Bradley and Cedarville. Remember when the winds were twice that of Gitche Gumie? These two guys from the Novadoc survived it.
Song by Dan Hall. Featuring the wheelsman and fireman aboard the Novadoc, one of three ships totally destroyed by the gale. Clips from the documentary "Saf...
Here's a new story to think about during this time of year. Lake Superior stole 28 lives in another gale- a season that nearly took a lumber giant out of business.
Two storms in 1914 nearly decimated the Great Lakes fleet of the so-called "Napoleon of Lumber". The Oscoda, Curtis, Marvin and Peterson were destroyed and o...
https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/the-sinking-of-the-ss-edmund-fitzgerald/
Tomorrow, November 10, marks 48 years since the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Ric Mixter, a board member of the Great Lake Shipwreck Society, joined us via zoom to share his theory on how and why the ship sank.
So much fun on the tour- Charlevoix and Arenac libraries really know how to make a person feel special! South Haven, Flint, Northfield Library and Warren next week!
I believe this is the only shipwreck book with a ‘centerfold’ of the goofiest historian on the lakes. I’m humbled Larry- I just hope it doesn’t decrease book sales!
I’m standing out by the sign to get folks to come in tonight! Omer Michigan 7pm
Hanging out with my buddy Wes at Traverse City library!
Charlevoix’s rapid response boat goes out to play in a minor flurry. Great to be back at Charlevoix library tonight!
The mighty Fitz is the Great Lakes largest shipwreck, resting in two major pieces on the bottom of Lake Superior just over the Canadian border. It was lost in a killer storm in 1975, and its entire crew of 29 simply vanished into the waves around seven that evening. Shipwreck historian, Ric Mixter,....
I'm thrilled to return to Charlevoix Library tommorow (Tues) at 6p!
The mighty Fitz is the Great Lakes largest shipwreck, resting in two major pieces on the bottom of Lake Superior just over the Canadian border. It was lost in a killer storm in 1975, and its entire crew of 29 simply vanished into the waves around seven that evening. Shipwreck historian, Ric Mixter,....
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A moment of tranquility as we move to the weekend. South Haven, MI
Hey Yooper Fwends! My documentary on the Edmund Fitzgerald airs this Sunday at 3pm on WNMU TV13!
Blasting started this summer for the newest Soo Lock. Join me at Hadley Township Hall for a look at the locks since 1855! Video courtesy the Army Corps of Engineers. Tonight 7 pm -4293 Pratt Rd. (near Lapeer) hosted by the Hadley Township Historical Society!
I was gathering some video for my upcoming cruise and found this gem that I produced 20 years ago. Featuring NOAA, R/V Laurentian and the M-Rover crew in Lake Huron,.
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