The Tragic Eastland Ship Disaster: A Chicago History | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Tragic Eastland Ship Disaster: A Chicago History

The capsizing of the SS Eastland on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, represents one of the deadliest maritime disasters in United States history. Overloaded with passengers, primarily employees of the... Read more »
Eastland Disaster: Recovering the Lost Bodies | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Eastland Disaster: Recovering the Lost Bodies

The mortal remains of the victims of the SS Eastland capsizing in the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, represent a somber chapter in maritime history. The recovery, identification, and handling of... Read more »
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The SS Eastland Disaster: Chicago's Titanic | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The SS Eastland Disaster: Chicago's Titanic

The capsizing of the SS Eastland on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, resulted in the loss of 844 lives. The passenger steam ship, chartered to transport employees of the Western... Read more »
Remembering the Eastland Disaster Victims: A Tragedy's Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Remembering the Eastland Disaster Victims: A Tragedy's Legacy

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 1915 Eastland Disaster: Chicago's Tragedy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The 1915 Eastland Disaster: Chicago's Tragedy

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 Eastland Disaster: Chicago's Titanic | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Eastland Disaster: Chicago's Titanic

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 »