Somebody usually posts this. It seems old hat, but I still think it's a big part of the history of Lake Superior and the North Shore.....and more importantly, to the lives lost and the families affected. Edmund Fitzgerald
It always serves as a constant reminder to me to be extra careful this time of year while out in the elements chasing ducks, deer, camping, etc. Mother Nature doesn't give second chances if you're careless. Be smart...be prepared.

Thanks for the reminder. We warned some people at the landing yesterday when they showed up in a smaller duck boat. We were in an 18ft Alaskan and had to break an inch and a half of ice to put the boat in. 15 mph winds and water temps in the low 30s makes for dangerous conditions.

Another one to remember for tomorrow. Armistice Day Blizzard

quote rupprider: "Thanks for the reminder. We warned some people at the landing yesterday when they showed up in a smaller duck boat. We were in an 18ft Alaskan and had to break an inch and a half of ice to put the boat in. 15 mph winds and water temps in the low 30s makes for dangerous conditions. "

Yup.....I love some wind for duck hunting, but you'd better be smart. I'm watching the weather for next weekend. Headed to the Mississippi for one last weekend of duck hunting.

Good luck next weekend, we limited out in the nasty weather yesterday. We are putting the boats away for the year. Not expecting much for open water in our neck of the woods next weekend.

Here's another; 100 years ago, deadliest Great Lakes storm was at its peak

Duluth News Tribune article

The storm raged for nearly a week, but Nov. 9, 1913 was by far the deadliest day. Wind speeds up to 90 mph created waves 35 feet high. Cities, including Cleveland, shut down as more than 2 feet of snow fell. Great Lakes freighters were tossed like toy boats

All told, the “White Hurricane” of 1913 claimed more lives — nearly 250 — than all other Great Lakes disasters combined. A dozen boats were lost, and another 31 were grounded or damaged. The storm caused the equivalent of $118 million in damage in today’s dollars to freighters and cargo alone, not counting damage on shore.

That was a wonderful read. I to duck hunt on the great lakes in the late season. As usual, rough days are best, and most dangerous.

Thanks for posting this Doc. Here is a cool video of the Edmund Fitzgerald

My uncle got caught while duck hunting in the Armistice Day blizzard in Wisconsin. They were in shirtsleeves when they started hunting and only survived because they were able to find their way to a nearby shack to weather it out. That was always a great story to hear as a kid.

quote rupprider: "Good luck next weekend, we limited out in the nasty weather yesterday. We are putting the boats away for the year. Not expecting much for open water in our neck of the woods next weekend. "

If I may ask, where did you go to limit out? Just came back from the Wells Mn area and didn't pull the trigger. Actually, had 5 come into the spread about 10 yards out, flying 6" off the water, doing roughly 170 mph LOL, and didn't see em till they were flared up and heading back out. Yelled at my buddy, SHOOT. Shoot what he said LOL. Oh well, it was fun none the less.

The Edmond F was quite a boat. Still hard to believe that it sank so easily.