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Looking at this map at the Fitz's track line can anyone guess as to the Fitz's distance from 6 fathom shoal including the extra distance of the shoal as was discovered in the 1976 survey thanks?

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Capt. Cooper said the Fitzgerald was closer to the shoal then he wanted to be. A 23 foot spot marked on the chart is about 2.5 miles north of the Island, if he did run ground on 6 Fathom Shoal I think it might be on the 23 ft. spot. But I do not know for sure.


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Thanks for reply Captain Metz. Would you have a guesstimate as to how close the Fitz's track line was to 6 fathom shoal?

CaptMetz i was just thinking about asking you for your opinion on the Fitz sinking i hope you are well sir thanks for your insight from an experienced GL skip i have some questions for you.

1. Regarding the discussion on the Fitz's track line & wreck site location and 6 fathom shoals how far east ...

I would be hesitant to disregard the coast guard report and the NTSB. She very well could have not had hatch clamps on tight enough. All it takes is a one time mistake and a perfect chain reaction to go send a vessel to the bottom. A circumstance that is generally agreed to have happened with the ...

The theory that loose hatch clamps was the cause of the Fitz's listing and taking on water and thus causing it's sinking was disproved in the Dive Detectives documentary. No way enough water could have entered partially clamped hatches to cause that bad of a list. And I doubt the Fitz was out in ...

Fitzgerald wreck site image from drain the lakes. When you look at the wreck site from this perspective i would agree more than likely she broke up after the bow hit bottom as there really is not much distance between bow & stern.

What is likely to happen with Armco she has been laid up for a long time might she be scrapped at a certain point or continue to sit idle thanks?

Love the photos of the Benson Ford...

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YaHoO many thanks to everyone LOVE daily updates to the News Photo Gallery really enjoy being right up to date with Great Lakes Shipping news photos!

Unfortunately it has been 11 days since June 4th since there has been an update to the daily News Photo Gallery shame this is happening to this great site.

If possible is there anyone who could volunteer to update the News Photo Gallery page every day or two as per usual? Thank you in advance!

Great Lake Warriors will begin airing in Canada on History TV on Mondays at 9pm est beginning August 27th.

I too would hope that new future episodes would show life aboard great lakes freighters, you can send comments on the series to History TV here scroll to bottom of page...
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The salvage company expects to have the Miner removed by the middle of next month how will they do it?

The Canadian History Channel is now running promo's saying the series will begin this fall.

I'm positive I saw the promo yesterday on the Canadian History channel that's all we get here yet info on this series is only appearing on the American website here showing July 19th 10pm.

http://www.history.com/shows/great-lake-warriors

History.ca has not updated their website tonight but the TV promo did say the 1st episode is scheduled for Thursday July 19th 10pm est.

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Apologies if this has already been mentioned the Canadian History Channel will be showing a new series called Great Lakes Warriors on Thursday July 19th at 10pm est promo looks fantastic i have been waiting for a series exactly like this one boatnerds enjoy bravo and please let the history channel ...

How much would the AC have sold for?

Why is she being scrapped are her holds in bad shape thanks?

hmcs fredericton arrives @ 2pm today for oshawa ribfest she will be there all weekend and open for public tours the charitable oshawa ribfest is just a short walk away great weekend to visit the shores of lake ontario in oshawa.

Frontenac & Armco