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1. When did the Edmund Fitzgerald sink?
2. How many tons of iron ore was the Fitzgerald hauling when it sank?
3. Where was the Fitzgerald coming from after picking up her load?
4. Where was the Fitzgerald headed before it sank?
5. Who was the captain of the Edmund Fitzgerald at the time of its sinking?
6. At 7:10 pm one last communication was heard from the captain of the Fitzgerald. What did he say?
7. When the storm started getting bad the captain headed for the safety of Whitefish Bay. How far was the Fitzgerald from safety when it sank?
8. How many lives were lost aboard the Fitzgerald?
9. True or False: There is a memorial service held every year in honor of the men who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald.
10. One piece of the Fitzgerald was brought up from the wreckage as a memorial to the families of the men who were lost. What was it?
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