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Eastland disaster: Quick Facts

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Date July 24, 1915
Location Chicago • Chicago River • Illinois • United States

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SS Eastland
Infographic about the Eastland disaster on July 24, 1915, in Chicago, showing a timeline of events, a diagram of the SS Eastland ship, a map of the disaster location on the Chicago River, estimated death tolls compared to other disasters, and causes such as inadequate ballast and top-heavy design.
Eastland disaster
Eastland disaster memorial plaque and commemoration wreath
memorial Eastland plaque in Chicago
Witness attempts to rescue and recover passengers from the capsized steamship Eastland in Chicago
One of America's worst maritime disasters: The SS Eastland
See recovery workers righting the capsized Eastland in the Chicago River, 1915
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