Today, November 10, marks the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking and the loss of 29 crew members. The last successful dive to the 535-foot deep wreck occurred in 1995 using a Newtsuit, an atmospheric diving suit, to recover the ship's bell. The Canadian government has not approved a dive permit in 30 years, largely because the families successfully lobbied to protect the site from disturbance. As a result, the deep-water wreck remains untouched, ensuring the wreck site is respec

50 YEARS AGO TODAY: The Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, and Local 4 is telling the story of The Great Lakes’ worst shipwreck. What really happened on that fateful day? Watch the full summery on YouTube or streaming for free on Local 4 #edmundfitzgerald #lakesuperior #greatlakes #backstory | WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit

'Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald': In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage … but there likely will never be another dive. Available now on FOX LOCAL and YouTube. | Fox 9