To me, the most telling thing about the Anderson that night was the fact that the freighter was already safe in, and at the request of the coast guard, her captain turned them back around to go out into the teeth of that gale to try to rescue the crew of the Fitzgerald. Brave men all, and not to be forgotten.

The Anderson sounds like it's calling out for her long lost sister. Always gets me when I watch this.

This ship, the Anderson, has been in service since 1952. Almost 70 years.

When it comes time to retire the Anderson from service I really hope they make her into a museum to honor the Fitz. It should be honored as one of the boats that went out in the storm that took her to the bottom. Rest in peace crew of the Fitz.

I was watching from the other side of the canal on the shore... To see the Arthur arrive back to Duluth last night, braving the storm on the Anniversary of the Fitzgerald sinking, was beautiful and emotional. The storm last night was nothing compared to what happened 45 years ago, I just can't imagine how terrifying that night just have been for so many. Rest in peace, Big Fitz and her crew, and blessings to all those who worked so hard to try to save those men...

3 long and 2 short whistle blasts is a "Master Salute."

Anderson: I am the last, the last to have weathered that awful night so long ago. That final call still echoes through my bridge. I still see her on the horizon so close and yet just out of reach. May the Gods of the Seas forever guard the final resting place of the 29 I couldn't save, and all who have lost their lives to the oceans and the seas

Friend's brother was the cook on the Fitz, emotions still strong till this day. R.I.P. crew of Edmund Fitzgerald

“We’re holding our own”. The last message from the Fitzgerald to the Anderson 45 years ago.

Very emotional when the Arthur M Anderson is retired she should become a museum she is a part of history. A salute should go out to her captain and crew on that night for searching for the Fitz and her crew Thank you to the captain and crew for that beautiful master salute. Sail safe. Rest in peace crew of the fitz.

Iam a 68 years old, hindu religious temple priest, from the city of Chennai, India. I have not gone into seas, nor boarded any ship of any size. But I enjoy seeing gigantic and gentle ships of 1000+ feet length , entering in to Duluth harbour and join sea. Viewers may explain the the meaning of two long and one short whistle, followed by same numbers in another tone. There were also three Long and 2 short in double tones. Some of the commentators are so involved with ships and refer the ships with respect as 'she', meaning their mother or sister. Their bondage and bindings are very emotional with the ship they mention. May be they might have served in those ships and now retired. Till recent past, I was seeing American war ships of plane carriers and their operation. It was very interesting. For some time, I was seeing how ships faced cyclones, tornados and rough seas with high waves. Till recently, I was seeing how the pilots were boarding and disembarking the ships, risking their life. Nowadays I am immersed in seeing big ships of cargo and bulk carriers 1000 + feet long. It is wonderful to know more and more!

The 37 people who dislike this have no soul. God rest the Fitz and her crew.

I’m that guy in red under the closest light. After the salute, I played the Lightfoot song in tribute. Love them all. My son is the one who yelled at the end of the AMA salute.

As a Public Health Service Nurse in Buffalo, I provided medical care to the men of the Fitz when they came into port. Knew them all. Still difficult to accept that this happened. RIP🌹

It's as if she's calling out, forever in the hopes the Fitz will respond....

"i tried to save you" Said the Anderson "....I know..." whispered fitz from below..

How could anyone give this a thumbs down? I’m not even from up north and I know the tragic story and respect those fallen sailors.

Classy gesture, Anderson. From the ship that was was on Superior the night the Fitz went down. And Capt. Cooper turned back right into the teeth of that ultra violent storm to look for survivors. We know Fitzgeralds Capt. McSorely was radioing you to check his position (from shore), and you were was getting battered fiercely as well all the while. SO lucky you made it out that night-two 40+ foot waves in quick succession almost took you down to around 6:30 pm, shortly before all contact was lost with the Fitzgerald. And you STILL went right back into the face of the storm to look for survivors. The Anderson has the most courageous maritime legacy on the Great Lakes. God bless you Godspeed Capt & Crew, stay safe boys

What a beautiful ship the Anderson is. RIP to the 29 men on the "Big Fitz." Thanks to Bernie Cooper and the Anderson's crew for braving that storm and going out to try to find survivors. This is such a beautiful, but sad tribute.

My dad was on the Anderson that night, we were worried when we heard a ship went down.

Being from Detroit this is emotional to watch I was 15 in 1975 and remember when she went down R.I.P crew and the big fitz.

I am an Australian born in Sydney. I have boated on freshwater once in my life and spent the rest in the pacific. But here I am, utterly enthralled by the legend of this old freshie tanker, the Titanic of the great lakes and Lightfoot's song. The legend lives on...

Even thru Tuesday's storm, the Arthur M Anderson brought her Captain and great crew safely in to Duluth. To the immortal Arthur M. Anderson, know that your bravery will never be forgotten.

To Bernie Cooper and his crew thank you for your bravery 45 years ago. The Anderson and the William Clay Ford were the only two that up anchored to go out in hurricane force wind to search for survivors. From a former sailor thank you all and RIP to Bernie and Capt. Erickson and all who have passed on and to the 29

I watched this live last night. The Captain did a go around on the first try but his next attempt was perfect in such limited visibility. He was inside of 1/2 mile before you could make out their lights. Topped it off with a fitting master salute.

Used to see the Arthur M come up through the Cuyahoga when I lived in Cleveland , and it boggled my mind how the Fitz was lost ,, these are massive ships.

Imagine if the Captain had given 29 horn blasts as he'd passed through? Rest In Peace, Gentlemen and Lady.

I find it fascinating and eerie at the same time that the Anderson came into the Fitzgerald's last port of call on the anniversary of her sinking....while battling a storm again.

I was cabin boy on the Anderson in 1968. Glad she's still going.

Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends. Captain Cooper and his crew, ever remembered in the lore of the Great Lakes.

Always a pleasure to see the Anderson. She's a beautiful vessel, and a floating piece of history. Kudos to the captain and crew for this fitting tribute to the Fitzgerald. RIP Mighty Fitz and the 29.

Every November 10th I think of the Edmund Fitzgerald Because of the 29 good men who went down with the ship especially Bruce Hudson from North olmstead Ohio who I went to high school with and worked at the same restaurant before he left to become merchant marine I say a prayer for him and the other crew members

I saw the Mighty Fitz on the St. Clair River in Port Huron in 1958 when it made its maiden trip on the lakes. When the Fitz went down in 1975, my cousin's husband was a crewman on the Arthur Anderson.

I’m so glad I braved the weather and went down to the canal last night to watch them come in. Truly an emotional experience and one I won’t soon forget!

As a native of Detroit area we are respectful of each of these vessels as they pass by on the river. Immense in size guided by the finest captains in the world. God bless all who devote themselves to the safe passage.

I was up late to watch her coming in. The first try they decided to circle around. So they where about 1 hour delay coming in. Great to see the old girl in all the snow flurries. Thank you for the video.

"When the gales of November come early"

When that horn rang out, the town knew everyone made it home safe. That ship and crew along with the William Clay Ford should have a Medal of Honor!

Very eerie to see the Anderson in this video. RIP mighty Fitz.

It made the crossing with gale warnings and in a snowstorm on this night, pretty ironic. Nice that this ship is still sailing.

Atta girl Anderson, keep on sailing strong! For Captain Cooper and Edmund Fitzgerald!

12/23/22 and I'm still crying, both for the crew of the Fitzgerald, and that moving tribute by the Arthur M. Anderson. Through channels such as this, I've learned the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald and cried at seeing this. Keep bringing it to the attention of youngsters such as myself, please. The crew of both ships deserve this. Thank you.❤

I watched film of the Anderson coming up the St Mary's thru the locks and now into the Harbor, a reverse of the journey they took 45 years ago. We will never forget the lives lost, the heroic acts that night and the Sailors who carry on.😔

I remember that night so well. WDIO News Anchor, Dennis Anderson, was the first in the nation to break the story that the Edmund Fitzgerald was missing.

I'm here because I'm humbled by the captain going out to search for the Edmund Fitzgerald that fateful day. #gonebutnotforgotten #RIP

" We're holding our own. " That was the last radio contact ever heard by the Edmund Fitzgerald and her captain and crew.

I was going to say "how could those people wait in a snowstorm to see a ship go by?" But then I realized I've done the same thing waiting for a train to go through town. So I understand now. Enjoyed the video. I want to drive up there one of these days during the summer. And stay a week. Really give Duluth the once over twice. Thanks for posting it. Have a great day everyone.

Reading through these comments, I just wanna say, I am very glad to see how many people this hits home for, the spirit of these ports and ore boats is something that is indescribable. God bless the Mariners of the great lakes of today .

That brought tears to my eyes. May God watch over every sailor who faces the Gales of the Great Lakes. Rest In Peace the Good men of the Edmund Fitzgerald and all good crewmen who have fought the mighty winds but lost the battle. May you find calm seas on the other side. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Rest In Peace to the 29 crew members.. God Bless their souls. They are in a better place now, many thanks to the Anderson for giving an awesome salute to the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Brought tears to my eyes. RIP Sailors 😢❤️❤️😢

How can you not get chills listening to this. The Anderson remembers and still grieves for her sister and her crew. Love these old workhorse ships. The salute to the Fitz was honorable, noble, and haunting.

Very special. With the light and shadow and mist, it does have an eerie quality to the video. Even the masters salute audio seems sad and solemn. I was a month shy of my 20th birthday when the Fitz sank.

It's been so long and yet I still remember my grandfathers last words when he left like it was only yesterday... I was 7 year's old when The Fitz went down... May you all rest in peace.. Thank you again Anderson..

Very solemn and sad moment. Remembering the terrible events of that night 45 years ago. Rest in peace Edmund Fitzgerald and her crew. 🙏 Rest in peace Bernie Cooper, former skipper of the Arthur Anderson. 🙏

So beautiful, glad that the Arthur M Anderson made it, RIP for those who lost their lives on the Fitz

Brought me to tears, wow, so very touching and honoring

Chilling…………… those souls can here you men. Thank you.

Fitz remembered here in the UK too! Sailing nations are all brothers.

Thanks a lot for the radio communication audio.. Love the night view too...❤️

Truly the queen of the Great Lakes! Loved by all!

Coming from a family of sailors myself, something about this just runs chills down my spine. Godspeed to those who never made it home.

to all the wives the sons and the daughters...

“Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours.” R.I.P. Edmund Fitzgerald 🙏 Very emotional scene.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for all of the people that work on the great lakes

2:44 Calling for her lost sister...

A touching tribute from a GREAT ship It made me cry lastnight and again today

Ring the bell 29 times, feel the north wind

Really cool. Shocked and amazed this ship is still active. It's 70 yrs old now, well beyond the average lifespan of a ship.

Love and prayers to the friends and families of every crewman aboard the Fitzgerald......You will never be forgotten.

May the Big Fitz and her crew rest in peace..... ALWAYS LOVED--NEVER FORGOTTEN

Long live the Legend! I could almost see the Fitz. Stay safe everyone!

I, remember seeing the Arthur M.Anderson, while on a Soo Locks Boat Tour, while I was on vacation in Sault Ste.Marie, Michigan.I,even took pictures of the freighter.

Very heartfelt salute and response for the Fitzgerald and 29 men lost at sea. ❤🚢❤

Chills , I was a little girl in MI , everyone was so touched. My Late Father took me to River and lakes to see the ships. A love and respect I have. This salute gave me chills . Thank you for sharing

I like how this ship is nearly 70 years old and is still in active service. I also like to think that this is the ship honoring the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald, by remaining in service since the ship sank in 1975.

Very emotional. We will never forget.

Anybody that is not moved by these horns! In tribute to the lost lives and gallant Crew has no heart

The Fitz sunk a year and a half before I was born. I have read book after book about the Mighty Fitz. Listening to the salute from the Anderson brought tears to my eyes.

“When suppertime came, the old cook came on deck sayin'” "Fellas, it's too rough to feed ya" At seven PM, a main hatchway caved in, he said "Fellas, it's been good to know ya"

Gave me chills.

The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down..

Nice tribute to the Fitzgerald from the Anderson we will always remember that brave crew and those from the Anderson that went back to look for the ship brave men.

Yeah 45 years ago yesterday. How time flies

Such a solemn and poignant moment at the Canal. May those men lost on the Big Fitz know how much the northern Great Lakes community remembers them.

I’m from the uk. And have the utmost respect for these ships and crew. The AMA is a truly amazing ship. Rest in peace the 29 of the Fitz, Bernie Cooper. And everyone else who risked their lives that terrible night. Never to be forgotten.

I was 14 years old and living in Michigan this night, I was listening to music when the special reports started coming over the radio... a night I will never forget. RIP brave sailors

Live in the Soo, I boat and I know the meaning of the horns, wow, til now didn’t realize the AMA was still sailing. Remember the night in75, like yesterday. RIP all the 29 crew members.

That was unexpected, but still so satisfying to see. Of course they would do something like that, to honor the anniversary of this tragedy. May the 29 crew members of the Fitz rest in peace and may the Anderson travel on the great lakes for a long time to come.

The day that the EDMUND went went down I was 10 days away from 12 years old R,I,P to those who are no longer with us all.29 MEN

I remember standing on the shore of Lake Superior with my father back in '73. It looked like an ocean to me. It's amazing how dangerous the place can be at any time of the year.

This ship needs to be a museum. She's too beautiful to be scrapped.

God Bless The Edmund Fitzgerald and her Crew. Thank you, crew of Arthur M Anderson.

I hope they keep her in service forever.

This tragedy haunts me to this day and I was only 13 when it happened. RIP to all the souls that were lost that day. And prayers of comfort to their families and also to those who tried to save them.🙏🏽

The Anderson was safe. The Captain went back out to try and find survivors of The Fitz.

If your eyes didn't water a little at that, you have no soul.

Thank you for posting this. It gets you in throat and the eyes start to water. Cheers to all you standing out there. I'm right there with you in spirit.

I've seen this ship docked at Zug Island in Detroit on a few occasions. I always appreciated the opportunity because of its history and bond with the E. Fitzgerald during her final hours.

The old Lady wants her friend to come home