I too was impacted like never before by the exhibits. They actually played Gord's original recording of The Wreck during the
movie presentation and also inside the shipwreck museum over the stereo system.
It sounded quite nice. I was also impressed
with their extensive collection of Lightfoot
autographed prints. Perhaps the museum was able to upgrade some things since you were
there. I remember admission was around 22
dollars for my family of four ( and they had
a crowd!!!) I'm certain that they are planning on building a cinema quality theatre as the movie was just shown on a large screen TV.
I was drawn to this site as a vacation destination by all the legend and folklore
and I was not disappointed. I always loved the music of Lightfoot and always had an
appreciation for his song about the wreck
of The Edmund Fitzgerald but now I can say that I stood on the sandy beach at Whitefish
Point, and looked 17 miles N by NW and just
before the horizon- could see where the big
Fitz sank in the icey cold waters of Lake Superior. I can say that I touched her lifeboats and stood next to her bell.
Some people may not care or have the smallest
bit of interest in such. But to me, it was somewhat like a pilgrimage, and a chance to pay my respects to the 29 men who perished.
You see- Gord's song about the wreck is etched into my spirit now. Ever since I first heard it's haunting lyrics it moved me.
I will always love the song and now I have a better understanding of the whole event.
titan
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