Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial
See my Edmund Fitzgerald prints
This year, in addition to designing prints, I designed a monument for local crewmembers of the Edmund Fitzgerald. I drew heavily on existing work by local metalsmith Matt Tetzner. He had designed a similar weather vane and decorative pieces for Duluth's Canal Park Brewing. Through collaboration and discussion we came up with an idea for a structure to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the ship's sinking in Lake Superior.
Below is more information about the memorial and links to help support this project.
Remembering Local Crew Members
Supporting Washburn Heritage Association Means Supporting Your Community
50 years ago during a November storm, the Edmund Fitzgerald sunk off the Michigan south shore in Lake Superior. The entire crew was lost. Local families from Washburn, Ashland, Moquah, Superior and beyond had their husbands, fathers, brothers and friends taken from them.
During this 50th anniversary year, we are creating and erecting a unique memorial on the Washburn waterfront near the marina to remember those we lost. Local artists Jamey Penney-Ritter and Matt Tetzner have worked together to create a striking tribute to those lost in this tradegy.
The top is a functional weather vane featuring a profile of the Fitzgerald. The base is a repurposed tower from the Ashland Oredock.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.
100% of donations will go to the creation of this unique memorial.
This project has been approved by the Washburn Parks & Rec Committee & the Washburn City Council Historic Preservation Commission.
Donations via Personal Check or Cash:
Washburn Heritage Association
PO Box 814
Washburn, WI 54891
Media Contact:
Contact: Jamey Ritter
bemusedwi@gmail.com
(715) 209-1126
