[BarbM]

My uncle Bob, Captain Robert O'Brien was the pilot of the last ship to communicate with the Edmund. He was piloting a ship that night. Bob decided to take the longer route, along the shore line, the pilot of the Edmund took the quicker route across the lake.

true story. check the newspapers for Uncle Bob's quote.

[QualityMan]

MEthinks the last communication from Captain McSorley was, “We are holding our own”.

I grew up in SW michigan, and remember this day well. I was in jr high school, and have been fascinated by the sinking ever since it happened.