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In June 1909, disaster struck at the
Canadian Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie when a massive lock gate failure sent four ships into chaos—two sank, and the Great Lakes shipping system ground to a halt.
In this episode, we recount the worst lock accident in Great Lakes history, detailing how it happened, its cascading impact on shipping and industry, and how it forever changed maritime infrastructure. If you've never heard of the "day the locks broke," you're not alone. But this forgotten event still echoes in today’s supply chain concerns.
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Day of the Soo Locks Disaster — 1909’s Maritime Meltdown at Sault Ste. MarieThe End of the Road in Michigan is a production of
Thumbwind Publications
