While emergencies on the water are rare, the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald proves that tragedies can happen. On June 8, 2024, the freighter Michipicoten began taking on water after developing a crack in her hull.
The ships 2nd engineer, Kent Knechtel, shares his experience aboard the Michipicoten and how it changed his life.
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