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Bassett Walker - Size M - Good Condition

Vintage 1985 Edmond Fitzgerald Nautical Raglan Crewneck - BW Bassett Walker - Made in USA

Vintage 1985 Edmond Fitzgerald Nautical Raglan Crewneck - BW Bassett Walker - Made in USA

€40,00
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Vintage mid-80s crewneck sweatshirt with striking nautical graphics dated 1985, dedicated to the Edmund Fitzgerald, one of the most iconic shipwrecks in Great Lakes history. The design is accompanied by the phrase "The Legend Lives On," referencing the cultural memory of the event.

Made on a Bassett-Walker (BW) blank, a well-known American manufacturer popular in the 1980s. The sweatshirt features heather gray fabric and raglan sleeves, which give it a soft and distinctive texture.

Cut

Suggested size: M
Label size: M

Measurements:
Length-64cm
Sleeves from collar-73cm
Sleeves from armpit-52cm
Width-48cm 📏

Size Guide
  • Suggested size → recommended size based on actual measurements.
  • Size label → size shown on the label (if present).

On vintage garments, the label may not reflect the current fit: washing, alterations, and past fashions may have changed the original dimensions.

Always rely on the measurements provided. For more information, see the dedicated page.

Conditions

The condition of our garments is classified according to the following scale:

  • Deadstock : Like-new condition, no defects. Fabrics and trim are practically new.
  • Very Good : In excellent condition, with any minor imperfections shown in the photos.
  • Good : In good overall condition, with signs of wear or obvious defects shown in the photos.
  • Fair : with obvious wear and visible defects shown in the photos.

Since they are vintage items, they may still have small imperfections or signs of wear that are not always shown.

All items are washed, sanitized, and stain treated before being put on sale. For more information, please visit the dedicated page .

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Shipping is free for orders over €100 in Italy and EU countries (zones 1-2) , while in other cases the costs are calculated automatically at checkout.

The right of withdrawal can be exercised within 14 days of delivery . Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received and as described in the listing.

  • Returns must be requested in advance via email or the contact details indicated on the dedicated page;
  • The refund is issued within 14 days of receipt and verification of the package , and is made net of shipping costs ;
  • Unauthorized returns will not be refunded.

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Story Time

The tragedy that shook the Great Lakes

The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald was a masterpiece of Great Lakes engineering. Launched in 1958, she was the largest vessel on the lakes at the time and quickly became renowned for her size, speed, and record-breaking cargoes. Built to transport iron ore from Minnesota to steel mills further south, the “Big Fitz” was more than just a working ship—she was a symbol of the Great Lakes’ industrial might. But on November 10, 1975, during a violent storm on Lake Superior, that legend turned into one of the most haunting maritime disasters in North American history. After reporting towering waves, damage, and failing radar, Captain Ernest McSorley sent his last message: “We are holding our own.” Minutes later, the ship disappeared with all 29 men aboard.

What makes the Edmund Fitzgerald so unforgettable is not just the tragedy itself, but also the mystery surrounding it. It sank suddenly, without any distress signal, just a few miles from safety. Investigators later debated whether the cause was a rogue wave, flooding, structural failure, or a possible grounding, but no theory has ever definitively closed the debate.