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A good chunk of the crew was from Ohio (Toledo specifically), including McSorley. I have no idea why, but ever since I did a pair of projects on the ship it's just captivated me. The whole story, the crew, the ship..
The 'Big Fitz' crew. May they all RIP with her.
Armagost Michael E. Third Mate 37 Iron River, Wisconsin
Beetcher Fred J. Porter 56 Superior, Wisconsin
Bentsen Thomas D. Oiler 23 St. Joseph, Michigan
Bindon Edward F. First Assistant Engineer 47 Fairport Harbor, Ohio
Borgeson Thomas D. Maintenance Man 41 Duluth, Minnesota
Champeau Oliver J. Third Assistant Engineer 41 Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Church Nolan S. Porter 55 Silver Bay, Minnesota
Cundy Ransom E. Watchman 53 Superior, Wisconsin
Edwards Thomas E. Second Assistant Engineer 50 Oregon, Ohio
Haskell Russell G. Second Assistant Engineer 40 Millbury, Ohio
Holl George J. Chief Engineer 60 Cabot, Pennsylvania
Hudson Bruce L. Deck Hand 22 North Olmsted, Ohio
Kalmon Allen G. Second Cook 43 Washburn, Wisconsin
MacLellan Gordon F. Wiper 30 Clearwater, Florida
Mazes Joseph W. Special Maintenance Man 59 Ashland, Wisconsin
McCarthy John H. First Mate 62 Bay Village, Ohio
McSorley Ernest M. Captain 63 Toledo, Ohio
O'Brien Eugene W. Wheelsman 50 Toledo, Ohio
Peckol Karl A. Watchman 20 Ashtabula, Ohio
Poviach John J. Wheelsman 59 Bradenton, Florida
Pratt James A. Second Mate 44 Lakewood, Ohio
Rafferty Robert C. Steward 62 Toledo, Ohio
Riippa Paul M. Deck Hand 22 Ashtabula, Ohio
Simmons John D. Wheelsman 62 Ashland, Wisconsin
Spengler William J. Watchman 59 Toledo, Ohio
Thomas Mark A. Deck Hand 21 Richmond Heights, Ohio
Walton Ralph G. Oiler 58 Fremont, Ohio
Weiss David E. Cadet 22 Agoura, California
Wilhelm Blaine H. Oiler 52 Moquah, Wisconsin
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