Life aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald described in letters from cadet

Letters written by a cadet who perished in the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking on Lake Superior are being auctioned, alongside photographs, a postcard, and other personal memorabilia. The correspondence offers a rare glimpse into daily life aboard the ill‑fated freighter, preserving the experiences of those who served on her deck. The collection provides historians and collectors with valuable artifacts from a pivotal moment in Great Lakes maritime history.