The SS Eastland
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The SS Eastland
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For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. On July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland rolled on its side in the Chicago River, just 19 feet...
show moreOn July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland rolled on its side in the Chicago River, just 19 feet from the dock, killing 844 people. The ship, along with 4 others were scheduled to transport over 7000 employees of the Western Electric company to a fun-filled day at the company's annual outing. Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum joins me.
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