DULUTH — Could anything reasonably have been done to avert the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald? What did Capt. McSorley know about the weather he was facing when he steamed out of Superior on Nov. 9, 1975?

In this second episode of the News Tribune’s five-part podcast, we talk about the ship’s crew members and their tight working relationship, setting the scene for the tragedy that unfolded a day later across Lake Superior.

Listen to what the ship’s last inspection revealed about the state of its hatches, and what we now know about why the next day’s storm turned deadly. You’ll also learn more about the captain — who planned to retire after the season’s final ore run.

Listen to the complete audio here, or find "Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Below" wherever you listen to podcasts. If you’re

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