9 - Homeward Bound

What does the world's largest weathervane and a shipwreck on the Great Lakes have in common? Tune in to this week's episode to find out! Hosts Andrew and Michelle uncover the story of the Ella Ellenwood, discuss the tragic Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the plethora of other weird happenings around that time, and a legacy that continues to this day. Buckle in and welcome aboard!

Sources:

https://www.mlive.com/life/2024/08/worlds-largest-weather-vane-inspired-by-lake-michigan-shipwreck-123-years-ago.html

https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/2022/08/worlds-largest-weather-vane-world-record-set-in-montague-michigan-422369

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_largest_weather_vane

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depth%20of%20hold

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draft

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centreboard#:~:text=General%20Earl%20Percy.-,Purpose,degrees%20to%20the%20apparent%20wind.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire

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https://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Vessel/Details/169