Ernest McSorley
Ernest McSorley was the captain of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter that tragically sank in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, claiming the lives of all 29 crew members. His final transmission, 'We are holding our own,' has become an enduring symbol of courage and the perilous nature of maritime life on the Great Lakes.
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Ernest McSorley was the captain of the Edmund Fitzgerald during its tragic sinking.
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Ernest McSorley was the captain of the Edmund Fitzgerald during its final voyage.
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