The Edmund Fitzgerald sank 50 years ago… but the mystery still haunts Lake Superior. Why did this infamous shipwreck happen — and what have experts discovered since? Hear from Wisconsin’s own maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen and producer/filmmaker Regan Ernst as they unravel the truth behind the Great Lakes’ most legendary wreck. Photo credit: Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, Marquette MI Maritime Museum | Discover Wisconsin

The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. Fifty years ago, on Nov. 10, 1975, all 29 crew members died as the ship sank in a disastrous storm on Lake Superior. The mystery that surrounds it and Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” have created a fascination with the ship that has endured and seems to grow stronger with time. Story by Dan Kraker Video by Anne Guttridge Video of the beacon lighting by Eric Dischino for

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