Wreck of the Carl D.

The harrowing events of November 18, 1958, unfold as a limestone carrier breaks apart in a fierce Lake Michigan storm, leading to a rapid sinking that leaves only four crew members clinging to a raft amidst towering waves. The gripping narrative details the desperate search-and-rescue efforts and the anxious wait of the townspeople in Rogers City, Michigan, who are deeply connected to the crew. Michael Schumacher intricately reconstructs the disaster, highlighting its profound impact on the community and the chilling aftermath of the tragedy.