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

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

On November 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, making it the worst single accident in the lake's history. To this day, the cause of the large cargo ship's rapid sinking remains a mystery. Watch more of Mysteries Of The Deep on discovery : https://bit.ly/3SwkOgL | Love History