The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, often hailed as the Titanic of the Great Lakes, is a tale of maritime legacy wrapped in mystery and tragedy. Launched on June 7, 1958, this colossal freighter was the pride of the Great Lakes, named after the president of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, which financed her construction. For 17 years, the Fitzgerald carried taconite iron ore from the mines of Minnesota to the steel mills of Detroit and Toledo, setting records for cargo hauls and becoming a beloved fixture on the Great Lakes. However, on November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald embarked on its final voyage, destined for a tragic end. Caught in a ferocious storm on Lake Superior, with hurricane-force winds and waves reaching up to 35 feet, the ship and her crew of 29 souls vanished from radar, sinking 17 miles from the entrance to Whitefish Bay. The wreck, found 530 feet below the surface, sparked numerous investigations, theories, and songs, immortalizing the ship's story and the mystery of its sinking. The Edmund Fitzgerald's legacy continues to captivate as a somber reminder of the power of nature and the bravery of those who sail the lakes.