The individuals who perished or suffered injuries during the capsizing of the SS Eastland on the Chicago River in 1915 represent a significant chapter in maritime history. This tragedy, involving primarily employees... Read more »
The capsizing of the SS Eastland on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, resulted in a staggering loss of 844 lives. The passenger steamer, chartered to transport employees of the Western... Read more »
The capsizing of the SS Eastland on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, resulted in the deaths of 844 passengers and crew. The vessel, chartered to transport employees of the Western... Read more »