The crew of the edmund fitzgerald is looking forward to a routine crossing of deep lake superior. She was located in deep water on november 14, 1975 by a u. Nov 10, 2020 for 17 years, the edmund fitzgerald dutifully carried the taconite produced on our iron range and sent it to the steel mills in the eastern united states. My thanks to jim bell, kuhffm radio, for suggesting the topic. He was honest about the risks and what could be achieved, i felt comfortable and at ease each time i saw him and i was confident that he would give me the natural result i. Four decades after the edmund fitzgerald vanished from the radar screen of the trailing steamer arthur m. Michigan themed books childrens literature research. The cut paper art is fantastic, but the story is scary. The story of the edmund fitzgerald is tragic and mysterious, but in this readers opinion, not compelling enough to fill the pages of a children s book. Softbound, 512 x 812, 288 pages, historical photos. I was further drawn to the edmund fitzgerald s story because of.
Coast guard released its official report of subject. Selected as the state of michigan s official children s book. Schumacher recounts how the superfreighter edmund fitzgerald went down with all hands during a monster storm on lake superior nearly 40 years ago. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the sinking of the edmund fitzgerald like never before, in. But kathyj wargin memorializes the iron ore boat in a classy, childrens book. Edmund fitzgerald 1 kozie cozy personalize insulated can bottle sleeve wrap insulator cozy photo kids parents artwork wedding or custom wedoart 5 out of 5 stars 1,946. The sinking of the edmund fitzgerald feslerlampert minnesota heritage book. Reviewed in the united states on september 30, 2019. The sinking of the edmund fitzgerald is one of the most famous and mysterious shipwreck stories in great lakes history. Mr edmund fitzgerald oconnor was the 4th breast augmentation consultation i had and the decision to proceed with him was a very easy one. She was owned by the northwestern mutual life insurance co. Twentynine gulls on the edge of lake superior warn a young boy of the dangers of the water and of the sinking of the edmund fitzgerald, a freighter that was lost in 1975 along with twentynine members of its crew. The legend of sleeping bear was nicks first book and has sold more than 200,000 copies.
On may 20, 1976, the words edmund fitzgerald were clearly seen on the stern, upside down, 535 feet below the surface of the lake. On november 10, 1975, ss edmund fitzgerald, a giant freighter, sank with its entire crew of 2. The last words from the fitzs captain, ernest mcsorley, was we. The book includes extensive research on lake superior, which is the backdrop to both the edmund fitzgerald s life and to its loss. Teachingbooks book descriptions the legend of the petoskey. Ss edmund fitzgerald was an american great lakes freighter that sank in lake superior during a storm on november 10, 1975, with the loss of the entire crew. Mcsorley had loaded her with 26,116 long tons of taconite pellets, made of processed iron ore, heated and rolled into marblesize balls. The story of the edmund fitzgerald is tragic and mysterious, but in this readers opinion, not compelling enough to fill the pages of a childrens book. Just in time for the 30the anniversary of the edmund fitzgerald comes another book on the subject, this one by an author better known for his biographies of musicians and moviemakers than for his books about great lakes shipwrecks. Childrens clothes on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced apparel and are available in a range of colors and sizes. Secure your the legend lives on book now, order through our online webstore. The song of the bell is a beautifully written, hard cover childrens book, telling the story of the mighty fitzs unfortunate sinking.
In the trial of the edmund fitzgerald, michael schumacher mines the controversial final report that came from the investigation into the wreck, producing the firstever documentary accounta companion to his narrative mighty fitz. According to the book queen of the lakes, as a workhorse, the edmund fitzgerald set seasonal haul records six times, often breaking her own previous record. Kids michigan children and young adult books and authors. Ss edmund fitzgerald was an ore carrier on lake superior, carrying iron ore, which sank on november 10, 1975 at around 7. The song of the bell kathyjo wargin, author, gijsbert van frankenhuyzen, illustrator, illus. The edmund fitzgerald is her 10th book with sleeping bear press. Sep 28, 2020 the edmund fitzgerald is her 10th book with sleeping bear press. The gulls of the edmund fitzgerald by tres seymour orchard books, 1996 gulls tell about the sinking of the edmund fitzgerald and other sunken ships in lake superior. A very unique book written primarily for young adults, 29 missing. In mama makes up her mind, author bailey white tells how she taught elementaryage children to read with a book about the titanicher classes loved the tragic tale. Heading for a port in cleveland, the giant transport ship is loaded with ore that will be used to build cars. Rochelle pennington is an awardwinning newspaper columnist and bestselling author of ten books including highlighted in yellow available in four languages.
Edmund fitzgerald good books ships movies movie posters 2016 movies boats boating film poster. The wreck of the edmund fitzgerald a short story ebook written by t. The edmund fitzgerald is nicks th childrens book with sleeping bear press. Based on the actual sinking of the edmund fitzgerald, which occurred on november 10, 1975, the last days and hours of the crew membersincluding the captain, first mate, cook, a fatherandson. Book photo, video of crewmans remains angers victims families. Listen to the podcast here the book is beautifully illustrated and the authors do a great job telling the story of this. Leaving port from superior, wisconsin on a sunny november day, the crew of the edmund fitzgerald is looking forward to a routine crossing of deep lake superior. His many other titles with sleeping bear press include the edmund fitzgerald. Edmund fitzgerald, official number 277437, sinking. Song of the bell 9781585361267 by kathyjo wargin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. He was honest about the risks and what could be achieved, i felt comfortable and at ease each time i saw him and i was confident that he would give me the natural result i wanted.
In fact, this is his first, although he has written scripts for shipwreck. Hardly a children s book, with lakes swallowing ships and ghoulish clouds repsresnting drowning victiems faces. Gulls tell about the sinking of the edmund fitzgerald and other sunken ships in lake superior. Most know of the edmund fitzgerald because of gordon lightfoots song about the november 1975 shipwreck on lake superior.
Select libraries are now open to wayne state students, faculty and staff. Nov 12, 2019 the sinking of the edmund fitzgerald is one of the most famous shipwreck stories in great lakes history. When launched on june 7, 1958, she was the largest ship on north americas great lakes, and she remains the largest to have sunk there. November 10, 1975, disappeared during a heavy snow. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald. Recently i wondered what it would look like if it were rendered in a kid s book. More by and about this author in a book likely to hold chiefly regional appeal, wargin and van frankenhuyzen previously teamed for the legend of sleeping bear grapple with the tragic true story. The trial of the edmund fitzgerald book depository. Ss edmund fitzgerald was an american great lakes freighter that sank in lake superior during a storm on november 10, 1975, with the loss of the entire crew of 29 men. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24.
It tells a complete story from the events leading up to and following the wreck as well as subsequent expeditions and. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the sinking of the edmund fitzgerald like never before, in no time at all. Choice award winner the legend of the loon, the edmund fitzgerald. Photograph of the edmund fitzgerald taken in may 1975, st. Anderson, the largest ship ever lost on the great lakes continues to inspire our capacity for wonder. The legend of sleeping bear by kathyjo wargin and gijsbert van frankenhuyzen sleeping bear press, 1998 the official michigan children s book tells the ojibwa tale of how the sleeping bear dunes were formed. The sinking of the edmund fitzgerald by charles river editors. See more ideas about edmund fitzgerald, great lakes ships, edmond fitzgerald.
In a book likely to hold chiefly regional appeal, wargin and van frankenhuyzen previously teamed for the legend of sleeping bear grapple with the tragic true story of the edmund fitzgerald, a. As you remember the edmund fitzgerald, think less of the loss of a ship, and more of the loss of a brave crew. The legend of sleeping bear by kathyjo wargin and gijsbert van. Jul 04, 2017 the ss edmund fitzgerald was an american great lakes freighter that sank, during a storm, in lake superior on november 10, 1975. The edmund fitzgerald, a colossal ore carrier, had been fighting her way through a pounding november storm on lake superior. Featuring rare archival material and exclusive underwater images. Historic lighthouses, shipwrecks, mines, logging camps, and lodges are all subjects included in the publication, due for release in september 2016. Edmund fitzgerald was crossing lake superior and vanished from the radar screen of the trailing steamer arthur m anderson, great lakes photojournalist, chris winters and bruce lynn, executive director of the great lakes shipwreck historical society, have put together the most awesome book, the legend lives on. The first in sleeping bear press legend series preserves the ojibwe s story of sleeping bear and her cubs.
Gordon lightfoot wreck of the edmund fitzgerald youtube. The fateful journey by sean ley, development officer the final voyage of the edmund fitzgerald began november 9, 1975 at the burlington northern railroad dock no. Edmund fitzgerald provides a dramatic hourbyhour account of what happened during the fateful voyage on november 10, 1975. The loss of the largest ship on the great lakes chronicles the story of the great lakes biggest victim.
In mama makes up her mind, author bailey white tells how she taught elementaryage children to read with a book about the titanicher classes loved the tragic. The sinking of the edmund fitzgerald took with it more than just a ship, it took with it 29 men who were loved, admired, and that will never be forgotten. Shop highquality tshirts, masks, onesies, and hoodies for the perfect gift. Michigan children and young adult books and authors som. The artwork is fantastic and the tale corresponds with what happened. The edmund fitzgerald true story by kathyjo wargin. The wreck of the edmund fitzgerald a short story by t. Stonehouse makes this edition a must for your fitzgerald collection. Song of the bell kathyjo wargin and gijsbert van frankenhuyzen.
The sinking of the edmund fitzgerald, talks about the ships history and its disappearance 30 years ago. Jul 27, 2007 pingback by 29 bells for the edmund fitzgerald seafever blog. Despite galeforce winds and thirtyfoot seas, there was no reason to think the fitz wouldnt find safe harbor at whitefish point, michigan. The fateful voyage is traced into bad weather and reports of sustained damage before the ship disappears, and nobody knows exactly why. Mar 23, 2021 since the publication of the legend of sleeping bear, artist gijsbert van frankenhuyzen has been an established presence in the world of children s book illustration. It tells a complete story from the events leading up to and following the wreck as well as subsequent expeditions and theories surrounding the sinking. The edmund fitzgerald song of the bell great lakes shipwreck. Born in the netherlands, gijsbert van frankenhuyzen, or nick as he prefers to be known, studied at the royal academy of arts in holland. High quality edmund fitzgerald inspired kids tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. The wreck of the edmund fitzgerald ebook written by thomas e. When launched on june 7, 1958, she was the largest ship on the great lakes. The ship was known for being the biggest of its time weighing in at around, 600 tons, edmund fitzgerald was one of the largest iron boats working the great lakes. The true and tragic story of the disappearance of the. Leaving port from superior, wisconsin on a sunny november day, the crew of the edmund fitzgerald is looking forward to a routine crossing of.
Then the fitzs radar went out, and she started to take on water. This is an edmund fitzgerald maritime masterpiece, you will want this edition for your collection. Another good book good books, books, edmund fitzgerald. The edmund fitzgerald is nicks th children s book with sleeping bear press. The edmund fitzgerald was launched on june 7, 1958, from the great lakes engineering works at river rouge, mi, a suburb on the south side of detroit.
The ss fitzgerald carried taconite iron ore from the mines near duluth, minnesota to the iron works in. Wreck of the edmund fitzgerald one of my favorite songs is gordon lightfoots wreck of the edmund fitzgerald. The legendary great lakes shipwreck by elle andra warner. It is also one of maritime lores great mysteries, the details of its disappearance as obscure now as on that fateful november day in 1975. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald a short story. Kathyjo wargin is the author of more than 45 books and has earned national. The trial of the edmund fitzgerald university of minnesota. Edmund fitzgerald, see the wikipedia entry about it. Forty years after that fearful november night in 1975 when the s. This beautiful book is a 272 page, hard cover, full color edition with gold embossed dust jacket and cover. The true and tragic story of the disappearance of the s. Edmund fitzgerald by bruce lynn and christopher winters, the great lakes shipwreck historical society.
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