Worked at RenCen, near the Maritime Sailor’s Cathedral. Always showed up for the 11:00 am remembrance each year.
RIP heroes of the Lakes.
There was just recently an article in my hometown paper about the Carl D Bradly, which sank off Ludington back in 57 or 58.....same kind of storm, 2 survivors.
The locals had said that the storm system that claimed Lady Fitz was “A day like when the Bradley went down”.
I have always been fascinated by the lake boats..I grew up in Holland, and saw my share of coal and gravel boats coming into the coal docks as a lad....we used to hear the whistles on summer mornings, and all jump on our bikes to ride down and watch them big boys dock and unload...good memories.
RIP Captain McSorley, and the crew.