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The Eastland Disaster
LaSalle Street and Wacker Drive, Chicago,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
41° 53' 13.080012",
-87° 37' 56.399988"
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Illinois State
Historical Marker
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While still partially tied to its dock at the river's edge, the excursion steamer Eastland rolled over on the morning of July 24, 1915. The result was one of the worst maritime disasters in American history. More than eight hundred people lost their lives within a few feet of the shore. The Eastland was filled to overflowing with picnic bound Western Electric Company employees and their families when the tragedy occurred. Investigations following the disaster raised questions about the ship's seaworthiness and inspection of Great Lakes steamers in general.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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The Eastland Disaster Historical Marker Location Map, Chicago, Illinois Map
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