The sinking of the steamboat Sultana near Memphis, Tennessee, in April 1865, resulted in a catastrophic loss of life, primarily among Union soldiers recently released from Confederate prison camps. Overcrowding, a weakened... Read more »
The catastrophic sinking of a Mississippi River steamboat overloaded with recently released Union prisoners of war near Memphis, Tennessee, in April 1865, represents one of the deadliest maritime disasters in American history.... Read more »
A facility dedicated to commemorating and educating the public about the sinking of the steamboat Sultana in 1865, this type of institution typically houses artifacts, exhibits, and interpretive materials related to the... Read more »