I'm still on the subject of that horrible storm season on the Great Lakes and particularly Lake Michigan back in 1929, taking place right when the economy was starting to tank thanks to the GRBs on Wall Street.
The Milwaukee was carrying 27 loaded rail cars between Milwaukee and Grand Haven. All 52 aboard died when it sank October 22, 1929.
The rail cars came loose in the storm and crashed through the sea gate.
Some life boats were launched. One with two bodies aboard was pulled in two days later. Another with bodies washed up near Holland, Michigan.
The wreck was discovered in 1972.
Think I'll Stay on Dry Land. --Cooter
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