The Eastland Disaster
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Special.Ed
N 41° 53.263 W 087° 37.940
16T E 447539 N 4637502
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.
Waymark Code: WM8P9
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Special.Ed
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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.



Not only is this a place of historical significance but there is a eerie side to this event. More info on the hauntings.

County: Cook

Dedication Date: June 4, 1989 Rededicated July 24, 2003

Location: La Salle & Wacker Chicago

Website: [Web Link]

Historical Society: Not listed

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