The Edmund Fitzgerald

[saffron sam2]

Launched on this day in 1958. Not sure if there are any commemorations in River Rouge, Michigan.

[lynchbhoy]

Launched on this day in 1958. Not sure if there are any commemorations in River Rouge, Michigan.

did it sink on its first maiden voyage(s) ?

[Tony Baloney]

Launched on this day in 1958. Not sure if there are any commemorations in River Rouge, Michigan.

did it sink on its first maiden voyage(s) ?

SS2 if you're not all over that tautology I'll be very disappointed.

Just read the story on wiki, launched in '58 and sank in '75 with the loss of all hands.

[Denn Forever]

I suppose I never really listened to the lyrics.  Didn't realise it was so recent.

The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgI8bta-7aw

[saffron sam2]

And the Lusitania was launched on this day in 1906. It was built in Clydebank.

[Evil Genius]

Launched on this day in 1958. Not sure if there are any commemorations in River Rouge, Michigan.

Not for the launch, no.

But her sinking will be solemnly commemorated, as usual:

http://www.ssefo.com/remembrances/memorials.html

P.S. Was there a point to your query? 

[Evil Genius]

And the Lusitania was launched on this day in 1906. It was built in Clydebank.

And like the "Edmund Fitzgerald", the Lusitania is not forgotten, then or now:


http://www.zazzle.co.uk/remember_the_lusitania_poster-228181704436582014

http://www.corkholidays.com/cobh-attractions-summary.php?ID=49&sc=12