814 The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Richard Syrett's Strange Planet

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🗓️ 18 November 2022

⏱️ 45 minutes

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EPISODE #814 THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD Richard welcomes a journalist/historian/author specializing in researching shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. He'll discuss the most significant shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, that of the Edmund Fitzgerald, which went down on November 10, 1975, leading to the loss of 29 lives. Guest: Ric Mixter is a journalist, author, former television news reporter and historian. He specializes in maritime and aviation history. Ric has been awarded by the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History, featured on PBS and the History Channel, and served as president of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association. One of the most requested speakers on the Great Lakes, he’s versed in everything from shipwrecks to lighthouses and even aviation. WEBSITE(S): www.lakefury.com www.shipwreckpodcast.com BOOK(S): Tattle Tale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigatons Bottled Goodbyes: Aviation and Maritime Disasters The Wheelsmen SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! AG1 From Athletic Greens Visit athleticgreens.com/strangeplanet It’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition! It’s just one scoop in a cup of water every day. That’s it! No need for a million different pills and supplements to look out for your health. MRBALLEN PODCAST Hey Prime Members, listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, MRBALLEN PODCAST: STRANGE, DARK & MYSTERIOUS STORIES in the Amazon Music App. Download the app today. COPY MY CRYPTO - Discover how over 1,300 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal - "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does" CopyMyCrypto.com/Dollar SUBSCRIBE TO STRANGE PLANET PREMIUM HERE: https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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0:00.0	This is a Glassbox Media Podcast.
0:31.0	Cheers, Richard.
0:36.0	Welcome to another episode of Strange Planet.
0:39.0	On this episode, just over 47 years ago,
0:42.0	one of the most significant shipwrecks on the Great Lakes ever occurred.
0:46.0	That, of course, of the Edmund Fitzgerald,
0:49.0	which went down on November 10, 1975,
0:52.0	leading to the loss of 29 lives.
0:55.0	And it is perhaps the most well-known shipwreck,
0:58.0	largely because of the popularity of the 1976
1:02.0	Gordon Lightfoot hit The Rec of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
1:06.0	Here to discuss, his journalist author,
1:08.0	former TV news reporter and historian Rick Mixter,
1:11.0	who specializes in maritime and aviation history.
1:14.0	He's been awarded by the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History.
1:18.0	He's been featured on PBS in the History Channel
1:20.0	and served as president of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association.
1:24.0	One of the most requested speakers on the Great Lakes.
1:27.0	He's versed in everything from shipwrecks to lighthouses and even aviation.
1:32.0	Previously, he published bottled goodbyes,
1:35.0	aviation and maritime disasters,
1:37.0	the wheelsmen, and the latest.
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