SS Cedarville - The Ten Who Wait Below
by DJ-M2
About this track
Story behind the song The Story of the Cedarville Core takeaway: Cedarville was a 1927 steel bulk carrier that sank on May 7, 1965 after a fog‑bound collision with the Norwegian freighter M.V. Topdalsfjord, killing 10 crew members. The Final Voyage — May 7, 1965 Departure: Left Port Calcite near Rogers City, Michigan at 5:01 a.m. Cargo: 14,411 tons of open‑hearth limestone. Crew: 35 men The Collision Around 9:50 a.m., the Norwegian freighter Topdalsfjord struck Cedarville on the port side, cutting a deep gash between hatches 7 and 8. Miscommunication between the vessels contributed to the accident. Cedarville briefly anchored while the captain assessed damage. Captain attempted to beach the ship near Mackinaw City to save her. he Sinking While still miles from shore, at 10:25 a.m., the ship rolled suddenly to starboard and sank in ~105 feet of water, about 3.5 miles southeast of the Mackinac Bridge. Survivors were rescued by nearby vessels, including the German ship Weissenburg. Casualties: 25 survivors. 10 dead (8 went down with the ship; 2 died of exposure). One crewman remains missing to this day. Folklore Many veteran divers have had many strange happening when diving this wreck It is said 10 or more divers have died when diving on this wreck The divers say it is a strange and hunting experience when diving on this wreck. Divers say they hear something knocking indie the wreck as if someone is knocking.