The premise of this workshop is to assemble a group of likeminded photographic enthusiasts for a single weekend, creating an atmosphere which will elevate and inspire you, to capture the stunning beauty of lake superior and its surrounding wilderness to your best ability. As the brisk november days begin, we invite you to enjoy yet another one of. Modern technology has made sailing and shipping on lake superior much safer, but she is still a mighty force to be reckoned with when the gales of november rush through. Noaas national weather service makes lake superior forecasts that help estimate what wave action will be during. With weather that can change at the drop of a hat, lake superior has claimed hundreds of ships for her own. The gales of november came to lake superior in late october and shattered the great lakes record book, according to reports from michigan. Dec 18, 2019 the dates for the 10th anniversary gales storm gathering are october 1 through 4, 2020. As gordon lightfoot sang in the ballad that made great lakes shipwrecks known worldwide, that good ship and true was a bone to be chewed when the gales of november came early.
Lake superior storm festival cook county, minnesota. Another great read as it relates to the treacherous waters on the great lakes of michigan during the month of november. Bluefin bay, surfside, and temperance landing make up the bluefin bay family. The gales of november witness the wrath of lake superior. To this day their fate remains one of the inexplicable mysteries of the great lakes, each with french 38 sailors and a great lakes pilot aboard.
You havent seen lake superior until youve seen what the gales do to the lake. Of that number, several are more informative and up to date, but in gales of november robert j. Minnesotas longest, largest storm contributed to november snow records for two. If you want to learn more, check out this article by lake superior magazine on nine famous superior storms. Brings history to life in a book as readable as any novel. On november 10, 1975, the 729foot ore freighter edmund fitzgerald sankpossibly within 10 secondsduring a night of wild violence in which two storms collided over lake superior. Lake superior aint nothing to mess with with 30 foot. Beware the gales of november lake superior storms and. And farther below lake ontario takes in what lake erie can send her, and the iron boats go as the mariners all know with the gales of november remembered. A tribute to the 29 men who died november 10, 1975, aboard the edmund fitzgerald in lake superior. Lake superior gales of november photography workshop. Lake superior became infamous in november of 1975 for the sinking of the mighty ss edmund fitzgerald near whitefish bay. Beware the gales of november lake superior storms and shipwrecks. Current lake superior water temperatures show overall lake surface temperatures are around 42 degrees.
For every local hotspot, there are 10 more brilliant locations which still lay undiscovered. If islands are your thing, lake superior has you covered. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Gales of november details and registration information can be found at lsmma is a nonprofit organization established in 1973 to preserve the regions maritime history.
The gales of november came early university of virginia press. Before autumn fades and winter arrives, a lesserknown season bridges the gap for tourists and residents alike. Being a rockhound and with the many agates i have, i knew the. Recounts the mysterious sinking of a seven hundred foot ore freighter, the edmund fitzgerald, during a violent storm on lake superior in 1975. Kelly watkins minerals of the lake superior region we live in illinois. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. During the gales of november photography workshop, you join bryan hansel on a journey to photograph the explosive shoreline. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Treat yourself to a stormseason retreat before the bedlam of the holidays begins. Thats why grand superior lodge offers various great value packages to help make your north shore experience one to remember.
For more information, call lsmma at 218 7272497 or visit. New book tells harrowing tale of forgotten lake superior. A great lakes november gale and americas deadliest maritime disaster cls. Nov 14, 2016 as the brisk november days begin, we invite you to enjoy yet another one of minnesotas unique wonders. This year the event pays special tribute to the 30th anniversary of the gales of november. Returning to november gales, there are two more major ship losses in november. The witches are caused by intense low atmospheric pressure over the great lakes pulling cold canadianarctic air from the north or northwest and warm gulf air from the south. Theres nothing quite like a november gale wind howling, icy waves lashing the rocks, a shiver of awe running down your spine. Nov 25, 2008 everyone remembers the 1975 lake superior storm those gales of november that sunk the edmund fitzgerald because of all the annual anniversary coverage and because of gordon lightfoots.
It became the subject of ghost stories for decades. The great lakes, especially lake superior, have taken many ships and human lives during the wrath of the gales. The 729foot ore freighter and its entire crew mysteriously and suddenly disappeared during a violent november storm on lake superior in 1975. Near grand marais, watch surfers navigate enormous waves in the november gales. Tried mike and jens last year and have been ordering it since. The gales of november have produced some of the lakes most violent storms. Lake superior aint nothing to mess with with 30 foot waves. Goalline specializes in building web based tools for enhancing sports organizations. Powered by strong lowpressure systems, these nine lake superior storms. The gales of november is one of the great, iconic canadian experiences, and every year, adventurous storm chasers make the trip to the quiet autumn beaches of lake superior to see a wild parade of some of the most glorious meteorology nature has to offer. Id also like to visit lake superiorduluth in november sometime just to see the lake in all her glory. The lake superior marine museum association hosted. Bradley sank on november 18, 1958 in lake michigan during a gale. The ss edmund fitzgerald was an american great lakes freighter full of taconite pellets that sank in a lake superior storm on november 10, 1975, with the loss of.
Apr 15, 2020 the gales of november is one of the great, iconic canadian experiences, and every year, adventurous storm chasers make the trip to the quiet autumn beaches of lake superior to see a wild parade of some of the most glorious meteorology nature has to offer. Stay three nights and receive one of those nights midweek night completely free. Nov 06, 2015 gales of november is the main fundraiser for the lake superior marine museum association lsmma and helps to maintain and protect the maritime history in the army corps of engineers lake superior maritime visitor center. Id also like to visit lake superior duluth in november sometime just to see the lake in all her glory. Gales of november resurrects icy memories of last winter on. Lake superior the gales of november in september 2010. Mark thompson, a merchant seaman and author of numerous books on great lakes shipping, stated that if her cargo.
Over the years, lake superior shipwrecks have dwindled, but there. Gales of november a look at the storm that sank the edmund. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Sailing the seas has long been one of the worlds riskiest and most dangerous professions. The north shore of lake superior is home to many local treasures, from the breathtaking displays of the aurora borealis to the bright nooks and crannies of the superior hiking trail. Ill preface this by saying that im obsessed with information on the edmund fitzgerald that sank on superior in 1975. Sep 11, 2014 it was a dark and stormy nightat the gales of november. Lake superior photo gallery studio november 19, 2016 a little look at presque isle this afternoon when the lake makes black rocks look small, its a big day first time ever ive been able to get out there at peak height some sets easily inundated the rocks. Fall gales photography workshop october 22 25, 2020 the gales of november 2020.
Oct 18, 2019 the great lakes, especially lake superior, have taken many ships and human lives during the wrath of the gales. Has anyone ever been to the gales of november weekend in duluth. Sea kayak canadas lake superior coast since 1994, naturally superior adventures has led paddling enthusiasts on guided sea kayak trips on lake superior and guided canoe trips on northern ontarios rivers. Glide over crystalclear waters and under treecovered cliffs in the apostle islands in wisconsin. The mataafa storm of 1905 struck lake superior on november 27th and 28th causing mass destruction.
With its epic gales and icy waters, lake superior has swallowed hundreds of ships hauling passengers and freight. The witch of november, or november witch, refers to the strong winds that frequently blow across the great lakes in autumn. Here, hemming graphically recreates the tragedy and from interviews with their families profiles the 29 crew members. It was a dark and stormy nightat the gales of november. Gales of november resurrects icy memories of last winter. Feb 04, 2009 american steamshp company watch the charles wilson work her hull and bend in the big waves from the deck eye level. Superior shores resort rests on the beautiful yet powerful banks of lake superior in two harbors, mn. This event honors the power and wild beauty of the big lake. Sep 04, 2010 lake superior the gales of november in september 2010. In the winter, you can walk across the frozen lake to sparkling ice caves. Everyone remembers the 1975 lake superior storm those gales of november that sunk the edmund fitzgerald because of all the annual anniversary coverage and because of gordon lightfoots. As the season changes and the temperature drops, lake superior becomes alive with the gales of november.
Nov 10, 2014 current lake superior water temperatures show overall lake surface temperatures are around 42 degrees. Lake superior photo gallery studio lake superior gales. Lake superior agates the sassiest lake on twitter gales of november. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book. The great lakes storm of 19, historically referred to as the big blow, the freshwater fury, or the white hurricane, was a blizzard with hurricaneforce winds that devastated the great lakes basin in the midwestern united states and ontario, canada from november 7 through november 10, 19. November is a very common month for long lasting wind. November gales on lake superiors north shore superior shores. The gales storm gathering great lakes intermediate. For all the events and happenings at the festival, visit our lake superior storm festival events page, and book your storm season getaway.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A trip to lake superiors north shore can have many components. On november 10, 1975 the great lakes bulk cargo vessel ss edmund fitzgerald carrying a cargo of taconite pellets ironbearing flintlike rock. American steamshp company watch the charles wilson work her hull and bend in the big waves from the deck eye level. Ss edmund fitzgerald was an american great lakes freighter that sank in a lake superior storm on november 10. Oct 02, 2019 today, its the place to be for those who, on windswept days, want to imagine the gales of november. Today, its the place to be for those who, on windswept days, want to imagine the gales of november.
See more of lake superior photo gallery studio on facebook. I was 19 years old at the time and vividly remember the news reports on this tragedy. Lake superior in november duluth forum tripadvisor. During the gales of november, waves can get to, or exceed, 30 feet. Nov 04, 2017 tickets to gales of november are required.
Gales of november is the main fundraiser for the lake superior marine museum association lsmma and helps to maintain and protect the maritime history in the army corps of engineers lake superior maritime visitor center. The event offers two days of speakers, discussions and time to connect with others who share in interest in lake superior and its shipping history. I have read most of the books published about the edmund fitzgerald and her tragic demise. This educational and informative event acts as a fundraiser and takes visitors and guests back in time to revisit some of the shipwrecks the great lake superior has taken during many of these tempest gales. Hemming takes you dramatically through a total you are there experience. After leaving duluth with a cargo of grain in september 1901, the freighter hudson ran into a lake superior gale and sank with all hands.
Tourists from across the region, canada included, flock to minnesotas north shore to witness, respect, and photograph these massive waves created by powerful november gales. Hemming great lakes shipwrecks survivals by william ratigan. We all know the tragic story of the famed edmund fitzgerald which has made lake superior one to fear during the month of november. November is the month with the best chance of capturing lake superior showing off its explosive nature. Gales of november actually storm force waves topping 1618ft high black rocks 11. November 19, 2016 a little look at presque isle this afternoon when the lake makes black rocks look small, its a big day first time ever ive been able to get out there at peak height. This voyage was also intended to be the last one of the that season. The dates for the 10th anniversary gales storm gathering are october 1 through 4, 2020. Lake huron rolls, superior sings in the rooms of her icewater mansion. Lake superior mysteries 30 books goodreads share book. Nine major lake superior storms lake superior magazine. Also, we have a discounted rate at the birchmont motel again this year.
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