Tragedy: Great Lakes Storm of 1913, with Captain Darrell Walton
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 Published On Jan 23, 2024

The Great Lakes Storm of 1913 was the deadliest and most destructive natural disaster to hit the Great Lakes in recorded history. In the tragic aftermath, more than 270 mariners perished in the "White Hurricane" when 12 ships went to the bottom on four of the five Great Lakes; dozens of other freighters were thrust up against the rocks and destroyed or heavily damaged. Twenty-five to 35-ft. waves tore ships apart in a blinding blizzard that left two feet of snow in Cleveland in less than a 24-hour period. With all the tragedy, there were also stories of heroic rescues that came out of the "Big Blow". The great storm devastated the entire Great Lakes region over a four days and nights (Nov. 6 — 10, 1913). The worst damage was done on Lake Huron where the majority of the doomed ships met their watery graves. Nine of the ships have since been located but three remain a mystery. Join me, the History Mystery Man, and Captain Darrell Walton as we dive into the Great Lakes Storm of 1913...enjoy the show!

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