ARTHUR M.ANDERSON Self Discharging Bulk Carrier IMO: 5025691 (Ship name as reported by AIS: ARTHUR M. ANDERSON) ADD NOTES ADD TO FLEET CREATE NOTIFICATIONS Voyage Information My Notes Summary Latest Position Vessel Information Vessel Photos Vessel Valuation Recent Port Calls Events Timeline Companies Vessel currently within Areas Vessel timeline Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. 12 Memorable Facts About the S.S. 'Edmund Fitzgerald'. At the time of the sinking he Arthur M Anderson reported NW winds of 50 knots which matched the model output of 47 knots. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. But we were talking to him about seven and he said that everything was going fine. I was where I wanted to be. Captain Bud Robinson. There was an error deleting this problem. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. She ran aground outside of Roger City, Michigan, on April 6, 1999, requiring drydocking at Bay Shipbuilding for repairs. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald. The laker, the pride of the . Rare radio chatter between the Arthur M. Anderson and the Coast Guard November 10th, 1975. Sports fans had quickly caught football fever when the Monday games premiered on ABC in 1970, creating a huge audience for affiliated stations like ours. It was the last ship to have radio contact with the Fitzgeralds captain. Teach Hunters Failed to remove flower. It was her 17th winter of battling the November storms on the Great Lakes. Inland Expressions, 2009. What is your present position?, Were down here, about two miles off Parisienne Island right nowthe wind is northwest forty to forty-five miles here in the bay., Is it calming down at all, do you think?, In the bay it is, but I heard a couple of the salties talking up there, and they wish they hadnt gone out., Do you think there is any possibility and you couldahcome about and go back there and do any searching?, AhGod, I dont knowahthatthat sea out there is tremendously large. (If memory serves me right, the Woodrush couldnt leave immediately, due to heavy seas.). The last words heard from the Fitzgerald were from Captain McSorely, when he said We are holding our own. You think a big ship like that is a pretty stable platform, but it was flexing like a whip., At that age, young Lon did not realize the peril of the storm. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film satirizing the Arthurian legend, written and performed by the Monty Python comedy group (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin) and directed by Gilliam and Jones in their feature directorial debuts.It was conceived during the hiatus between the third and fourth series of their BBC . Anyone who has information, history or pictures, Please post.. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Number of people. Mitch Koslow, vice president of Anderson owner Key Lakes Inc., told the news site that an improved shipping economy means more cargo needs to be moved, prompting the freighters return to service. It is never boring. The Arthur M. Anderson was placed in drydock in early 1975, being the third vessel to undergo the lengthening process. Cargo Vessels Keep up with the magazine, news and happenings around the Big Lake. A storm more fierce than even the most experienced . The Coast Guard then initiated its search for the missing ship. Dennis Anderson and Julie Zenner on the set of Almanac North.. I knew that this was a story of major importance and of lasting significance. associate producer / producer (77 episodes, 1973-1979) My toothbrush came blasting out of its holder, hitting the ceiling. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. On August 14, 1962, the Arthur M. Anderson became the first Pittsburgh Steamer to sail down the St. Lawrence Seaway to load Labrador ore for U.S. Steel mills on the Great Lakes. I'm checking down. The Anderson is famous for being the last ship to be in contact with SS Edmund Fitzgerald before Edmund Fitzgerald sank on 10 November 1975. Ishpeming I knew full well that any mention of the possible shipwreck may be the first alert to family, friends and co-workers of those on the carrier. $22. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Had it really sailed the previous day from Superior?. Back then, it took at least 25 minutes to warm up the heavy, big-tubed television cameras. Sometime its impact lingers long after the event. At 2030UTC on November 10th, the master of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Capt. The Coast Guard were at this time trying to locate a 16-foot boat that was overdue.. NOAA News:http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2006/s2633.htm. Oops, something didn't work. Operator: Pittsburgh Steamship Division, United States Steel Corp. more than 6 years ago. We were broadside to the northwest wind, and it got hairy fast. SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Robert Ravina She is an American ship owned and operated by Great Lakes Fleet, Inc. She was built by the American Ship Building Company and was launched into the Great Lakes in 1952. This group is for anyone who wants The Arthur M. Anderson to get her fair share of notoriety, Not only for her bravery on November 10, 1975, But for her history also.. Lake Michigan Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Email: [emailprotected] Phone: +1.805.704.2536. This is a clear memory that has stayed with me all these years. Up North I and the few other reporters and film editors were preparing for a later-than-usual newscast to follow Monday Night Football. , Welcome the digital homeport of Shipwatcher News Great Lakes Ships, a resource loaded with tons of information on Great Lakes ships both past and present. Two of the ships, the Philip R. Clarke and the Arthur M. Anderson, would be built by American Shipbuilding Company of Lorain, Ohio, leaving the final ship, the Cason J. Callaway, to be built by Great Lakes Engineering Works of River Rouge, Michigan. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She was sailing a course just ahead of the ill-fated steamer Edmund Fitzgerald. Arthur M Anderson's sea trials commenced on 7 August 1952, and it loaded its first cargo at the Two Harbors dock on 12 August 1952. That kind of tip, though, gets a reporters adrenaline cranked. This account has been disabled. And around 7:15 pm, the pip was lost again, but this time, did not reappear. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Edmund Fitzgerald 2022-11-09. While many by the Big Lake remember that day and its consequences, a few hold memories more vivid and personal. As the Sewell Avery steamed on toward Gary, the power of the storm became evident when the crewmen inspected their boat. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. History At the end of the video the names of the 29 men are given. Midwest After high school, he attended Michigan State University for three years with a job on the boats waiting each summer. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. First, we called in extra help. Ironwood Audio recordings from that night detailed the conversation between the U.S. Coast Guard at the Sault Ste. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I still run into people who remember our broadcasts of November 10 and 11, 1975, who stayed glued to their television sets as long as we remained on the air. Since the vessel was heading east-southeastward, the waves were quartering to following which resulted in heavy rolling. There was a problem getting your location. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Arthur M Anderson. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The crew knew the St. Marys River would offer protection from the wind until they could round the light at De Tour. Then a call came from the U.S. Coast Guard asking our help. A short time later, the Arthur M. Anderson left Two Harbors, MN and was also headed eastbound. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the sudden massive flooding of the cargo hold due to the collapse of one or more hatch covers. Dennis Anderson retired after 42 years from his full-time work at WDIO to co-anchor Almanac North on WDSE-WIRT PBS 8 & 31. Freighters The vessel's namesake, Arthur Marvin Anderson, was director of U. The wreck was considered the worst shipping disaster the Great Lakes had witnessed in decades. The Fitz was lost off radar shortly after that. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Successful I hit pay dirt on my second phone call, made to Coast Guard officials in Sault Ste. (may the rest in peace) Choose your favorite arthur anderson designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more! News never stops. Dennis Anderson. The freighter is headed to the Fraser Shipyards for drydocking and work to meet the requirements of the five-year survey certification, according to the Duluth News Tribune. The Arthur M. Anderson is a lake freighter best known for having traveled through the same storm that sent the Edmund Fitzgerald to the bottom of Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. The SS Arthur M. Anderson came out of the drydock of the American Ship Building Company of Lorain . Wayne State University Press, 1999. {"Tags":["Edmund Fitzgerald"],"Categories":["Maritime News"],"Excerpt":"Note: This article was originally posted November 10, 2016. Im not ashamed to say that tears flowed freely out of my eyes then, and a lump still rises in my throat now thinking about all that transpired on that ship. While operating in ice on January 31, 1979, the Arthur M. Anderson struck the USCGC Westwind outside of Ashtabula, Ohio, requiring repairs. Captain McSorley (C.M.) All vessels of the class were originally 647 long, 70 wide, and 36 deep with a cargo capacity of about 21,000 tons. All of us in the newsroom had to get on the phones and dig into our sources. Most amazing of all, the Arthur M. Anderson, which had made it safely to port, returned into the teeth of the storm to help with the search. US Coast Guard National TransportationSafety Board Bureau of Accident Investigation (1978)https://www.uscg.mil/history/WEBSHIPWRECKS/EdmundFitzgeraldNTSBReport.pdf, 3. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. We scrambled to find historical details of the vessel when was it launched, who owned it, what and who were on it. The Anderson was following the Edmund Fitzgerald 45 years ago during a blinding snowstorm and was the last boat to make contact with the Fitz before it sank with all 29 crew. He said a couple rouge waves passed them, said they were giants. The radar signal, or pip of the Fitzgerald kept getting obscured by sea return. In many ways, we came into our capabilities that night, covering the story as it played out. Its a big family out on the Lake. Cherries Marie, Michigan, but they were unable to immediately send out any response vessels due to inclement weather. The Arthur M. Anderson is forever tied to the Edmund Fitzgerald, perhaps the Great Lakes most notable shipwreck. MUST SEE:National Weather Service Tweets Edmund Fitzgerald Tragedy in Real Time. We had a pretty rough ride until we were down past Milwaukee. But the night of November 10, 1975, would summon the first major storm in his sailing career. The Arthur M. Anderson arrives in Duluth late on Nov. 10, 2020. The fleet would continue to operate as U.S. flag vessels under the direct ownership of Great Lakes Fleet, Inc. Management of the ships was taken over by Key Lakes, Inc. She spent the 2015 season in layup in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and the 2017-2018 seasons in layup in Duluth, Minnesota, due to lack of demand. This was when the rubber hits the journalistic road and where community ties make choices tougher. Winter 164-167, 199-200, 221-222, 224, 226-229, 245-248, 256, 273. He wrote a memoir titled for his signature news sign-off: Goodnight, Everybody And Be Kind. A system error has occurred. You dont have to live here long to discover that Lake Superior has many faces. All Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Anderson reports winds coming from the Northwest at 43 knots. RIP to all the brave. Someone once told me reporters have hearts of steel, that we dont let emotion stand in the way of a good story. Post author By ; Post date 96" shipping tube 96" shipping tube 1975, 18 kilometres off Coppermine Point, and 60 kilometres north of Sault Ste Marie, Ont., the 222-metre iron ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald, with a crew of 29 aboard, sank. Salt Water The average age of an Anderson family member is 72. Since my parents received no phone call, Lon says, they reasoned the news about my ship was good.. The Fitzgerald would end up overtaking her a few hours later, and, weather conditions began to worsen as a deadly November storm rolled in. In late 2003, Canadian National Railway purchased Great Lakes Fleet from Blackstone for $380 Million. There were also some minor differences between the American Shipbuilding and Great Lakes Engineering Works units, those being that the Great Lakes Engineering ships had a slightly larger pilothouse but a slightly lower gross registered tonnage. His written report states: At this time I became very concerned about the Fitzgerald couldnt see his lights when we should have. The hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces imposed on the hatch covers by heavy boarding seas at this reduced freeboard and with the list caused the hatch covers to collapse. So I take my hat off to all of those working in the newsroom that night. The estimated cost for the project was $11 Million. Make sure that the file is a photo. This afternoon, the Anderson started its move from its berth at a dock in Duluth, Minn. A video below shared by Paul Scinocca shows the move. Owner: USS Great Lakes Fleet, New York, NY [U.S. Steel Corp.], Owner: USX Great Lakes Fleet, Inc., Duluth, MN [Blackstone Capital Partners], Owner: Great Lakes Fleet, Inc., Duluth, MN [Canadian National Railway]. The last time anyone ever heard from the Edmund Fitzgerald. In service as of 2016. It can be cross and foreboding one day, calm and inviting the next. executive producer / producer (110 episodes, 1972-1979) Gino Grimaldi . Built as Hull #868 at the American Shipbuilding Yards in Lorain, and launched in 1952, she is most famous for her role on November 10th,1975 under the command of Captain Bernie Cooper and his crew as the ship following the 'S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald' on the stormy Lake Superior and for going back out in the stormy seas to search for the 'Fitz'. McSorley and it was being followed by another ship, the Arthur M. Anderson, which never heard a distress call. Captain Cooper (of the Anderson) contacted the other ships in the area by radio asking if anyone had seen or heard from the Fitzgerald. 36 ft (11 m) [1] Capacity: 25,300 tons [1] The SS Arthur M. Anderson is a cargo ship of the laker type. Resend Activation Email. Fresh Water It is a brave soul, I was tragically reminded that raw autumn night, who chooses to work on the Lake. Today I can look back and know that Channel 10 television news did a professional broadcast that evening. It had a length of 647 feet (197 m), a 70-foot (21 m . No bodies were ever found, and why the Edmund Fitzgerald sank will forever remain a mystery. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Self-unloading boom lengthened by 12, 1990s. The Anderson's claim to fame, besides a long track record as a cargo vessel, is the fact that it was the last ship to contact, and later search for, the crew of the ill-fated SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank, with all hands on board, in November of 1975. 109 W. Superior St. #200 Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5002 edit@LakeSuperior.com. Woodrush was the ONLY operational heavy-weather capable boat the Coast Guard had that night. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? November 10, 1975 Painting. Before the hatch covers collapsed, flooding into the ballast tanks and tunnel through topside damage and flooding into the cargo hold through non-weathertight hatch covers caused a reduction of freeboard and a list. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank on Nov. 10, 1975, in Lake Superior during a storm. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Devendorf, John F.Great Lakes Bulk Carriers, 1869-1985. I was a Lake Superior student living in the Sault, but will never forget that storm and that night. No news was considered the best news. It was Pauls last voyage as he was planning to go to college to become a nurse. How are they affected? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. As long as memory holds, Indian River, Michigan, resident Lon Calloway will never forget where he was November 10, 1975. The model showed that the maximum sustained winds occurred between 0000 and 0100 UTC at 60- 65 knots with gusts upwards of 75 knots. All night, we dug for details. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald is the biggest, best-known shipwreck in all five of the Great Lakes. Since we were breaking this news story, I had to be doubly sure of my facts. Recipes Should I go live on the air with a news bulletin or wait until morning when more might be known? Paul Michael Riipa . You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 0 cemeteries found in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Arthur Anderson (50147525)? Ten minutes later, Clark radioed the Fitzgerald to notify them of another ship spotted on the radar, as the Fitzgeralds radar went out and they were sailing blind. Prior to her arrival, 23 sloped cargo hold bottom sections were prefabricated with the conveyor structure and utilities in place to be installed. Thank you for your help! Were going to try to contact those saltwater vessels and see if they cant possibly come about and possibly come back alsothings look pretty bad right now; it looks like she may have split apart at the seams like the Morrell did a few years back., Well, thats what I been thinking. On Nov. 9, 1975, when she sailed out onto Lake Superior from Superior, Wis. with veteran mariner Capt. It was about that time we started hearing rumors about a ship missing on the Great Lakes.. Converted to self-unloader, Fraser Shipyards, Superior, Wisconsin, 1982. Both freighters were likely hit by the same series of giant waves, with . The following account is from the radio transmissions between crew on the Anderson and the Edmund Fitzgerald that night, as well as the Anderson captains later communication with the Coast Guard. Check out our arthur m anderson selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. With the popularity of the game, a huge share of the Northlands audience would become privy to what we had learned. She is famous for being the last ship to be in contact with the SS Edmund Fitzgerald before it sank on November 10, 1975. Pp. I gathered my notes and carried them into the broadcast audio booth. The Arthur M. Anderson ran into engine problems on March 24, 2001, while in the Straits of Mackinac, and her fleetmate Edgar B. Speer arrived the next day to tow her side-by-side to Bay Shipbuilding for engine repairs. Lake Ontario Just a couple hours later (0300 UTC) conditions had eased to under 45 knots. Pp. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Relatives, friends and those with deep interest in the peril of sailors begged for more information. Tin Stackers: The History of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company. We stayed on the air until midnight. Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Great Lakes I was working at an oil terminal in Green Bay when this happened. It got caught in a massive storm on Lake Superior. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Her unloading boom was lengthened by 12 during the mid-1990s. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Failed to report flower. Much of the world may not instantly remember November 10, 1975, but on Lake Superiors shores that date still inspires memories, memorials and chilling visions of a perilous storm and tragic loss. The Anderson was the last ship to have contact with the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on the night of Nov. 10, 1975, before it sunk and took all 29 crew members down with it, and reported its loss to the U.S. Coast Guard. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In early 1974, U.S. Steel approved plans to lengthen their AAA class vessels by 120 feet. The Arthur M. Anderson was finally freed on February 21 st by a . As a former Marine OS I remember that night quite well very scary and Heart Wrenching R.I.P Brothers. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. We actually laid on our side at one point. Communication was sketchy. They confirmed that the 729-foot-ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald was missing and feared down. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. From what your reports are I can appreciate the conditions. Michigan The Anderson was also the first rescue ship on the scene in a vain search for Fitzgerald survivors (there were none). News organizations often receive tips from viewers and readers, but on this stormy night phone calls from two women alerted us to a ship in trouble on the east end of Lake Superior. Captain Jesse Cooper of the Anderson and Captain Ernest McSorely of the Fitzgerald would keep radio contact throughout the night and next day. On land, relatives of those on all the vessels waited with held breath. As the ship neared Whitefish Point, he and his shipmates reflected on what had happened. Thanks for your help! SS Arthur M. Anderson is a cargo ship of the laker type. The Arthur M. Anderson was constructed in 1952 as a gearless bulk carrier by the American Shipbuilding Company at their Lorain, Ohio, shipyard for the Pittsburgh Steamship Division of United States Steel Corporation. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Try again later. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Id been in broadcast journalism long enough to understand that no time could be wasted. Whitetail From that night until he retired from 40 years on the boats in many a storm, Lon Calloway never took that gift for granted. At 0700UTC on the 10th, the National Weather Service issued a Storm Warning for Lake Superior as the now deepening low was moving northeastward reaching a position near Marquette, Michigan by 1200 UTC (982mb). A few minutes afterwards, the radar screen went black due to a snow squall, and after it cleared, the Fitzgerald disappeared from radar. SS Arthur M. Anderson Launched: 1952 Length: 767 feet See where it is now! I knew at the time I was in a big one. Lengthened by 120, Fraser Shipyards, Superior, Wisconsin, 1975. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Again, though, I have to leave that decision up to you as to whether it would be hazarding your vessel or not. Her IMO number is 5025691 and MMSI number is 366972020. One was the Arthur M. Anderson, led . We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Hats It was decision time. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. of Engineers. At the school, Miles becomes friends with a group of misfits and falls in love with a girl named Alaska Young. His first boat was a U.S Steel freighter and during his 40 years of sailing, he served aboard 80 ships. Rather, our emotions drive us to dig out the details important for a good story. Today they share with their grandchildren the stories and their memories of that tragic night on Whitefish Bay. On this day in 1975 . As it started getting worse, we started finding everything on the ship that was not tied down, recalls Lon. Reexamination of the 910 November 1975 Edmund Fitzgerald Storm Using Todays TechnologyBY THOMAS R. HULTQUIST, MICHAEL R. DUTTER, AND DAVID J. SCHWAB; American Meteorological Society 2006http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/pubs/fulltext/2006/20060016.pdf, 2. But I have to leave the decision up to you., Ill give it a try, but thats all I can do.. Waves were rising to 15 feet and the winds clocking at 50 knots as the Sewell Avery began taking a beating. So the target would be 9 miles on ahead of you., Well, answered (Fitzgeralds) Captain McSorley, Am I going to clear?, Yes, he is going to pass to the west of you.. These engines pushed the ships along at around 16 MPH, making a round trip in just over 5 days, an improvement over the 6-7 day passages by older vessels. On and on we answered calls. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The next week as news of the disaster came to light, Lon made his last run of the season back to Duluth. 4.5. 26,525 gross tonnage. 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