The Brief
- FOX6 Documentary: “Gales of November” premieres Nov. 7, investigating the Edmund Fitzgerald mystery.
- 50-Year Commemoration: Marks five decades since the 1975 sinking of the legendary Great Lakes freighter.
- Broadcast & Scope: Airs on FOX6, FOX LOCAL, and YouTube, featuring new interviews and historical insights from Great Lakes experts.
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, Nov. 7, FOX6 Milwaukee will unveil its first documentary, “Gales of November: The Final Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” offering a profound exploration into one of the Great Lakes’ most enduring mysteries.
“Gales of November: The Final Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald”
What we know:
As we mark 50 years since the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, this documentary seeks to answer haunting questions: How does a 729-foot ship vanish without a trace? How are there no survivors? And how does a wreck become a legend?
The Edmund Fitzgerald, once the largest carrier on the Great Lakes, met its untimely end on a stormy November night in 1975. To commemorate five decades since this maritime disaster, FOX6 delves into the ship’s history and legacy, examining the construction of the “Mighty Fitz,” the key figures involved, and the night that forever changed the Great Lakes shipping industry.…