The SS Eastland
Dec 13, 2022 ·
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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...
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For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.
On 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.
Transcript of this episode >>
For show notes, photos, and sources, please visit
https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/12/13/the-ss-eastland/.
Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.
Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried, and you can follow him on YouTube @SeanSecret or at https://sean.sigfried.se.
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On 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.
Transcript of this episode >>
For show notes, photos, and sources, please visit
https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/12/13/the-ss-eastland/.
Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.
Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried, and you can follow him on YouTube @SeanSecret or at https://sean.sigfried.se.
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| Website | shipwrecksandseadogs.com |
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