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Backstory: The Edmund Fitzgerald

It’s been 50 years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The Fitzgerald sank on the evening of Nov. 10, 1975 during a particularly rough storm on Lake Superior. There are no survivors or witnesses to the shipwreck. From the mystery of the wreck, to Gordon Lightfoot’s iconic song -- there’s so much to explore in “Backstory: The Edmund Fitzgerald.”

English
  • Originally Aired November 6, 2025
  • Runtime 70 minutes
  • Content Rating Canada G United States of America TV-G
  • Network WDIV Detroit Affiliate NBC
  • Created November 30, 2025 by
    mtremblay1971
  • Modified November 30, 2025 by
    mtremblay1971