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In reply to the discussion: 42 years ago today: The gales of November came crashing [View all]roamer65
(36,745 posts)66. Its long and narrow...5 miles.
It also has perforated gratings in the road way.
I have been over the gratings when its windy and can feel the car lift up. That is a very disconcerting feeling.
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I remember listening to the song as we were crossing the Mackinac bridge in Michigan during
CentralMass
Nov 2017
#19
Fun Fact: The Mackinac Bridge Authority has a driver assistance program for people who...
demmiblue
Nov 2017
#87
Didn't the Arthur Anderson's captain support this? He said they were hit by bigger waves than he
anneboleyn
Nov 2017
#39
The rogue wave theory is very persuasive. Waves like that are seen periodically.
yardwork
Nov 2017
#49
Yes, but they were "holding their own" according to their last transmission. It also happened SO
anneboleyn
Nov 2017
#40
Recording of the Coast Guard asking the Anderson to go back and look for the Fitzgerald:
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2017
#25
That song is one of my very favorites and has been for decades. Haunting.
Stinky The Clown
Nov 2017
#28
As a young man, my father worked for a time on a Great Lakes iron ore freighter.
greatauntoftriplets
Nov 2017
#29