Much has been written about the cause of the split.
Some believe she “shoaled” just south of Isle Royal and this cause water intrusion.
The Sinking of the Fitz is a popular topic in Minnesota, even after all these years. And especially on the North Shore. Heck, it’s practically a cottage industry up there.
You have to wonder how much would not have been written if Gordon had not written his song and it becoming such a hit. It sparked an interest in the tragedy that many would not have heard about otherwise. I had never heard about it, and it wasn’t until later that I found out it was about a real event. I just though it was a great song until I started seeing stories about it in my local papers.