Ernest McSorley
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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.
The legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald lives on in John U. Bacon’s The Gales of NovemberThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-11-09
Canada· 2025-11-09
Ernest McSorley was the captain of the Edmund Fitzgerald during its final voyage.
‘The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-11-09
Ireland· 2025-11-09
