Nov 10th 1975
Armagost, Michael E. Third Mate 37 Iron River, Wisconsin
Beetcher, Fred J. Porter 56 Superior, Wisconsin
Bentsen, Thomas D. Oiler 23 St. Joseph, Michigan
Bindon, Edward F. First Assistant Engineer 47 Fairport Harbor, Ohio
Borgeson, Thomas D. Maintenance Man 41 Duluth, Minnesota
Champeau, Oliver J. Third Assistant Engineer 41 Sturgeon Bay
Church, Nolan S. Porter 55 Silver Bay, Minnesota
Cundy, Ransom E. Watchman 53 Superior, Wisconsin
Edwards, Thomas E. Second Assistant Engineer 50 Oregon, Ohio
Haskell, Russell G. Second Assistant Engineer 40 Millbury, Ohio
Holl, George J. Chief Engineer 60 Cabot, Pennsylvania
Hudson, Bruce L. Deck Hand 22 North Olmsted, Ohio
Kalmon, Allen G. Second Cook 43 Washburn, Wisconsin
MacLellan, Gordon F. Wiper 30 Clearwater, Florida
Mazes, Joseph W. Special Maintenance Man 59 Ashland, Wisconsin
McCarthy, John H. First Mate 62 Bay Village, Ohio
McSorley, Ernest M. Captain 63 Toledo, Ohio
O'Brien, Eugene W. Wheelsman 50 Toledo, Ohio
Peckol, Karl A. Watchman 20 Ashtabula, Ohio
Poviach, John J. Wheelsman 59 Bradenton, Florida
Pratt, James A. Second Mate 44 Lakewood, Ohio
Rafferty, Robert C. Steward 62 Toledo, Ohio
Rippa, Paul M. Deck Hand 22 Ashtabula, Ohio
Simmons, John D. Wheelsman 63 Ashland, Wisconsin
Spengler, William J. Watchman 59 Toledo, Ohio
Thomas, Mark A. Deck Hand 21 Richmond Heights, Ohio
Walton, Ralph G. Oiler 58 Fremont, Ohio
Weiss, David E. Cadet 22 Agoura, California
Wilhelm, Blaine H. Oiler 52 Moquah, Wisconsin
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Has anyone been to the Split Rock Lighthouse event? Is it good for kids? I sorely tempted to yank them from school this afternoon and go check it out.
Posted by: Lucie | November 10, 2008 09:57 AM
I was there two years ago. There was a documentary video, they had a short ceremony, they rang the bell for each of those lost, and they turned on the light and let small groups inside to see it. I think kids 9 or 10 or older would be able to appreciate the events. Younger... it would depend on the kid.
What stood out about the night I was there was that there was a touch of fog, so that when the light was turned on the beam was really visible as it cut out above the vast, dark waters. A good opportunity to sit, and watch, and think.
Posted by: akjuneau | November 10, 2008 02:06 PM
sailors belong on ships.
ships belong at sea.
land is nothing more than a hazard to navigation.
godspeed.
Posted by: zra. | November 10, 2008 06:58 PM
As the day ends, another year passes this sad anniversary. One day I will journey to the north to celebrate this day. But tonight I sit in Ohio, sip a shot and drink a beer and pay tribute to the sons, fathers and brothers that rest in Lake Superior. Godspeed to each of them. Amen.
Posted by: Dan | November 10, 2008 11:11 PM