--- product_id: 52874223 title: "Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck" price: "€ 14.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52874223-edmund-fitzgerald-the-legendary-great-lakes-shipwreck store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck **Price:** € 14.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck - **How much does it cost?** € 14.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52874223-edmund-fitzgerald-the-legendary-great-lakes-shipwreck) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Superior Never Gives Up Her Dead On November 10, 1975, the massive ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald succumbed to a stormy Lake Superior, leaving no survivors. Memorialized in song and legend, the Fitzgerald’s tragic final voyage is a compelling story. As Canadian author Elle Andra-Warner tells of the most famous Great Lakes shipwreck, she masterfully weaves in the lore and history of the men who sail these unsalted seas. Review: A Very Interesting Recounting Of The Life And Loss Of The "Edmund Fitzgerald" - In "Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck" author Elle Andra-Warner weaves the well-known parts of the maritime casualty with a lot of interesting human-interest and general information that I had never read before. For someone looking for a more exhaustive account of the accident and investigation I refer you to "The Wreck of the 'Edmund Fitzgerald'" by Frederick Stonehouse. For someone who wants a good overview of the sinking in a well-written book putting the sinking in context with deftness and nuance, this is an excellent book. I must admit that I was skeptical when I saw the list of endorsing positive reviews upon opening the cover from sources like Peter Fergus-Moore, author of "The Demon Dragonfly" and Tonu Naelapea, Editor of "Estonian Life." I'm sure those are fine publications, but the endorsers didn't seem especially relevant to a book on a Great Lakes shipwreck. I shouldn't have worried. I enjoyed it from the very first page. The author first discusses the history of the Fitzgerald family, explaining on p. 12, that the first "E. Fitzgerald" was built by Edmond Fitzgerald in 1870, and in a somewhat eerie precedent, foundered in a storm on Lake Erie on November 14, 1883. There is a nice historical chart of Fitzgerald ships in the Great Lakes on p. 22, with more elaboration in Appendix B on p. 116. Of course the bulk of the book is devoted to the bulk carrier "Edmund Fitzgerald" built in 1958. I found it interesting that the "Big Fitz's" last voyage of her first season concluded with battling a challenging storm on Lake Huron on November 18, 1958; this was the same storm that claimed the "Carl D. Bradley" on Lake Michigan, and the accounts here paint a grisly picture of how bad the storm was. On November 29, 1966 the "Daniel J. Morrell" sank in another horrific storm in Lake Huron (which so injured the "Morrell's" sister ship, the "Edward Y. Townsend" that it sank on the way to the scrapper.) No one could have possibly known that nine years later it would be the "Fitzgerald's" turn. Andra-Warner doesn't neglect the final voyage, of course, and starts with an account of the "Fitz" leaving Superior, Wisconsin on November 9, 1975; please note the excellent photo of the "Fitzgerald" leaving the Duluth-Superior Harbor on p. 47. I appreciate the background that the author provided for the men. I found the friendship of Captain Ernest McSorley and First Mate Jack McCarthy especially interesting; and enjoyed the small details that Andra-Warner wove into the tale, things like how both McSorley and McCarthy had both been Captains of the "Ben E. Tate" (which McCarthy ran aground, ending his time as a ship's master.) I was also flabbergasted that Ransom Cundy, a veteran sailor and watchman on the "Fitzgerald," couldn't swim. I had assumed this would be a requirement for the job. Details like these held my interest throughout the book, and immensely added to understanding the character of the "Fitzgerald" and the men who sailed on her. The author reviews the different sinking scenarios, the expeditions to the ship, and provides an NOAA weather analysis of the Great Lakes for the "Fitzgerald" storm on p. 106. I thought her closing thoughts on pp. 106-107 were extremely well written, and I appreciated her choice of a quote from an experienced Laker Captain, Erik Wood, to conclude the main part of the book: "Remember that you are never in control - Mother Nature is - and if she wants your ship, she will take you." This is not the most thorough review of the "Fitzgerald" accident available, but it is one of the best written, and certainly is respectful and informative about the "Fitzgerald" and the background that puts the tragedy in a greater context. I enjoyed this book immensely, and recommend it to anyone interested in the "Fitzgerald" or Great Lakes shipping; it would make an especially excellent introduction to the "Fitzgerald" for someone who is new to the subject. Review: Sad - Sad story but loved learning about it ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #304,552 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Province & Local Canadian History #177 in Ship History (Books) #217 in Maritime History & Piracy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 187 Reviews | ## Images ![Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IstzazKAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Interesting Recounting Of The Life And Loss Of The "Edmund Fitzgerald" *by R***S on August 16, 2010* In "Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck" author Elle Andra-Warner weaves the well-known parts of the maritime casualty with a lot of interesting human-interest and general information that I had never read before. For someone looking for a more exhaustive account of the accident and investigation I refer you to "The Wreck of the 'Edmund Fitzgerald'" by Frederick Stonehouse. For someone who wants a good overview of the sinking in a well-written book putting the sinking in context with deftness and nuance, this is an excellent book. I must admit that I was skeptical when I saw the list of endorsing positive reviews upon opening the cover from sources like Peter Fergus-Moore, author of "The Demon Dragonfly" and Tonu Naelapea, Editor of "Estonian Life." I'm sure those are fine publications, but the endorsers didn't seem especially relevant to a book on a Great Lakes shipwreck. I shouldn't have worried. I enjoyed it from the very first page. The author first discusses the history of the Fitzgerald family, explaining on p. 12, that the first "E. Fitzgerald" was built by Edmond Fitzgerald in 1870, and in a somewhat eerie precedent, foundered in a storm on Lake Erie on November 14, 1883. There is a nice historical chart of Fitzgerald ships in the Great Lakes on p. 22, with more elaboration in Appendix B on p. 116. Of course the bulk of the book is devoted to the bulk carrier "Edmund Fitzgerald" built in 1958. I found it interesting that the "Big Fitz's" last voyage of her first season concluded with battling a challenging storm on Lake Huron on November 18, 1958; this was the same storm that claimed the "Carl D. Bradley" on Lake Michigan, and the accounts here paint a grisly picture of how bad the storm was. On November 29, 1966 the "Daniel J. Morrell" sank in another horrific storm in Lake Huron (which so injured the "Morrell's" sister ship, the "Edward Y. Townsend" that it sank on the way to the scrapper.) No one could have possibly known that nine years later it would be the "Fitzgerald's" turn. Andra-Warner doesn't neglect the final voyage, of course, and starts with an account of the "Fitz" leaving Superior, Wisconsin on November 9, 1975; please note the excellent photo of the "Fitzgerald" leaving the Duluth-Superior Harbor on p. 47. I appreciate the background that the author provided for the men. I found the friendship of Captain Ernest McSorley and First Mate Jack McCarthy especially interesting; and enjoyed the small details that Andra-Warner wove into the tale, things like how both McSorley and McCarthy had both been Captains of the "Ben E. Tate" (which McCarthy ran aground, ending his time as a ship's master.) I was also flabbergasted that Ransom Cundy, a veteran sailor and watchman on the "Fitzgerald," couldn't swim. I had assumed this would be a requirement for the job. Details like these held my interest throughout the book, and immensely added to understanding the character of the "Fitzgerald" and the men who sailed on her. The author reviews the different sinking scenarios, the expeditions to the ship, and provides an NOAA weather analysis of the Great Lakes for the "Fitzgerald" storm on p. 106. I thought her closing thoughts on pp. 106-107 were extremely well written, and I appreciated her choice of a quote from an experienced Laker Captain, Erik Wood, to conclude the main part of the book: "Remember that you are never in control - Mother Nature is - and if she wants your ship, she will take you." This is not the most thorough review of the "Fitzgerald" accident available, but it is one of the best written, and certainly is respectful and informative about the "Fitzgerald" and the background that puts the tragedy in a greater context. I enjoyed this book immensely, and recommend it to anyone interested in the "Fitzgerald" or Great Lakes shipping; it would make an especially excellent introduction to the "Fitzgerald" for someone who is new to the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sad *by D***S on May 13, 2026* Sad story but loved learning about it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True and sad *by E***E on May 14, 2026* Excellent read. We were there when the Fitz left Duluth minn in 1975. Mr Bacon describes it all so well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck - Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tragedies and Legacies from the Inland Seas - Mighty Fitz: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage Book) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52874223-edmund-fitzgerald-the-legendary-great-lakes-shipwreck](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52874223-edmund-fitzgerald-the-legendary-great-lakes-shipwreck) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*