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The largest was the Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank in November of 1975 with the loss of all hands in Lake Superior, about 20 miles NW of Whitefish Point, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was immortalized in the song by Gordon Lightfoot.
The Edmund Fitzgerald at 720 feet long was the largest followed by the Cypus (420 feet long) and the John B. Cowle (420 feet long) which sank around the turn of the last century.
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Which US port on the Great Lakes has developed as a mojor center for rail plane and ship traffic?
The port of Duluth, Minnesota, on Lake Superior, has developed as a major center for rail, plane, and ship traffic on the Great Lakes. It is one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes and handles a variety of cargo, including iron ore, coal, grain, and other goods. The port's strategic location and excellent transportation infrastructure make it a key hub for shipping in the region.
Which explorer's ship ran into the Great Barrier Reef?
The explorer whose ship ran into the Great Barrier Reef was Captain James Cook aboard the HMS Endeavour in 1770. Cook's ship was severely damaged, and he had to spend several weeks repairing it before continuing his exploration of the area.
Largest ship ever made?
The largest ship ever built is the Seawise Giant, also known as the Knock Nevis. It measured 1,504 feet long, which is longer than four football fields, and could carry over 564,000 tons of cargo. It was an oil tanker that was eventually scrapped in 2010.
Is the Titanic STILL the biggest ship in the world?
No, the Titanic was never the biggest ship in the world. At the time of its launch in 1912, it was one of the largest, but it has long been surpassed by modern ocean liners and cruise ships in terms of size and capacity.
How heavy is the largest anchor chain in pounds or tons?
The largest anchor chains can weigh anywhere from 100 to 400 tons, depending on the size of the ship they are designed for and the depth of water in which they will be dropped.
What year was the titanic the largest ship ever built?
the titanic was the largest ship ever built in 1911
What was the largest clipper ship ever constructed?
The largest clipper ship ever built was the Great Republic. It was completed in 1853 and weighed 3,357 tons. It was launched in Boston but never went to sea having burned down before that was accomplished.
Was the titanic the largest ship ever built?
yes on their time....
What is largest cruise ship ever made?
oasis of the seas
What was the largest passenger ship to ever cross the Atlantic?
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What was the largest ship to sink in the great lakes?
The Edmund Fitzgerald
Did the great eastern ship ever sink?
yes
What were the inventors of the Titanic trying to accomplish?
The most luxurious and largest ship ever made
What Titanic was known as the ship of?
the titanic was thought to be the ship of dreams
Who thought of making the actual ship the titanic?
J. Bruce Ismay came up with the idea of making the largest ship ever.
Where is the biggest ship building yard of India?
its name is golden bull which is largest panamax category ship ever built india in pipavav shipyard
What is the largest stateroom on a ship?
The suite is the largest stateroom on a ship.
