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Claim Text: It happened on the evening of Nov. 10, 1975, when the Fitzgerald, one of the biggest and most modern freighters on the lakes, lost contact during a sudden ferocious storm and then vanished beneath the waves.
Simplified Text: The Fitzgerald sank in a storm on November 10, 1975.
Confidence Score: 0.950
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM (8 months ago)

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