50 Years ago today, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sunk in Lake Superior https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/nation-world/50-years-later-the-sinking-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/507-af47d81a-819c-4251-b993-4018b2ebaf69?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WWLTV | WWLTV

A crucial piece of evidence from the wreck site of the Edmund Fitzgerald is the discovery of the pilothouse door found unlatched and open, an anomaly suggesting crew members may have desperately attempted to exit before the ship went down. Experts view this open door as a strong indicator of how quickly the vessel sank on November 10, 1975, as sailors would never disengage the heavy steel latches during a severe storm. Watch "Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald" on FOX LOCAL and FOX

Nearly 50 years ago, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald met its tragic fate on Lake Superior — a moment forever etched into Great Lakes history. This November, Discover Wisconsin honors the 50th anniversary with a powerful new documentary exploring the mystery, legacy, and lasting impact of one of the Great Lakes’ most haunting stories. Full documentary releases Monday, November 10th at 8pm. Produced in partnership with University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin Counties Association, & Enbridge. | Discove

'Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald': In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage … but there likely will never be another dive. Available now on FOX LOCAL and YouTube. | Fox 9