Captain Ernest McSorley
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Captain Ernest McSorley has been mentioned in one podcast episode on My Favorite Murder (Dec 2025). In the podcast episode "The Mysterious Death of Phoebe Handsjuk + the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald," Captain Ernest McSorley is referenced as the captain of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. His decisions and radio communications during the storm are central to the story of the ship's sinking, highlighting his collaboration with Captain Bernie Cooper and his relationship with his wife, Nellie McSorley.
Ship captain (Great Lakes freighter captain) at SS Edmund Fitzgerald (Northwestern Mutual-owned ore carrier; Great Lakes shipping) specializing in Maritime navigation, Great Lakes freighter operations, Seamanship.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on My Favorite Murder |
Who talks about Captain Ernest McSorley on podcasts?
Captain Ernest McSorley came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on My Favorite Murder.
What is Captain Ernest McSorley mentioned alongside?
Captain Ernest McSorley is most often mentioned alongside Captain Bernie Cooper, Nellie McSorley and Princess Jenny.
Worked with: Captain Bernie Cooper
Affiliated with: Nellie McSorley
Mentioned together: Princess Jenny, Very Liza, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Michael Bachelard, Supreme Court Justice, Phoebe, Ryan Vince, Aaron Ross, Laura Anne Nelson, Ashley Parker Angel