Remembering the Eastland Disaster (24 July 1915)

On 24 Jul 1915 the steamer Eastland rolled over while docked in the Chicago River. 844 passengers and crew died making it the worst loss of life in the Great Lakes. The SS Eastland was a passenger ship constructed by Jenks Ship Building Company for the Michigan Transportation Company that was launched in 1903. It … Continue reading Remembering the Eastland Disaster (24 July 1915) →