And being loaded over capacity. It does take much to sink an overloaded ship if it starts taking on water.
And poorly built and maintained.
Not to mention that the cargo was “taconite” a partially processed iron ore that absorbs water. So if the water comin’ in is absorbed the ship gets heavier than it’s rating... can’t pump out the water...ship gets lower in water and storm and wave action can tear the hull apart...
....that good ship and true..
Was a bone to be chewed..
A great song...the history of the term “the witch of November” is particularly sad .
Again, unparalleled song writing and performing