100th Anniversary of the Eastland Disaster

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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.

100th Anniversary of the Eastland Disaster: Media

The passenger liner Eastland capsized in the Chicago River, killing at least 844 people.

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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.

Quick facts about the Eastland disaster

The American passenger liner SS Eastland capsized on the Chicago River on July 24,...

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