Ss eastland disaster book

A new book for young adults chronicles the event and the. On july 24, 1915, more than 800 people died in chicagos deadliest disaster when the ss eastland rolled onto its side in the chicago river, only 20 feet from shore. The forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster details the events leading up to the fateful day of the disaster and provides a minutebyminute account of the ships capsizing. Happy picnicgoers headed for an employee outing across lake.

Chicagos working poor were expecting a day in luxury. On this day in 1915, the steamer eastland overturns in the chicago river, drowning between 800 and 850 of its passengers who were heading to. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the eastland like never before, in no time at all. The eastland capsized in the chicago river on july 24, 1915 killing 844 people. New film remembers the ss eastland and the day 844 died in.

Ashes under water is a stunning piece of narrative nonfiction that equals the likes of jay bonansingas bestseller, the sinking of the eastland. Mpl teen associate lisa pike says the book, at 155 pages, is particularly good for kids in grades 46. More people died in the 1915 ss eastland boatsinking disaster on lake michigan than on the titanic, and most were women and children. Now middle grade readers can get the minute by minute account through patricia suttons new book, capsized. Patricia sutton describes the tragic launching of the ss eastland in a dramatic, riveting narrative filled with the vivid firsthand accounts of those onboard that brings readers along on a harrowing day trip. Through meticulous research and vivid prose, sutton brings to life the littleknown story of the eastland ship disaster. Almost a century on, footage has surfaced of a freak boating disaster that killed 844 people traveling to a company picnic in chicago. Capsized the forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster.

On the morning of july 24, 1915, the 2,500 passengers aboard the excursion ship ss eastland were looking forward to a pleasant outing at a lake michigan destination but instead found disaster in a tautly written, vividly detailed, suspenseful narrative, sutton chronicles the event that stands today as the greatest loss of life on the great lakes. Despite its not insignificant flaws, this book provides insights into the lives of important women. Chicagos ss eastland disaster of 1915 killed 844 people and likely wouldnt have happened if not for the sinking of the titanic three years earlier, yet its largely been forgotten today. The forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster written by patricia sutton is a historical fiction book. Happy picnicgoers headed for an employee outing across lake michigan suddenly found themselves in a struggle for their lives. Ultimately, several individuals were charged with crimes in connection with the eastland disaster, but none would be found guilty. The sinking of the eastland took more lives than the chicago fire and happened in the same city.

The table below contains key information about the passengers who were aboard the s. This book contains a photographic history of the eastland disaster. The ss eastland, while still tied to the wharf, rolled into the chicago. Published on apr, 2014 this is footage taken of the rescue effort of the ss eastland disaster which happened on 24th july 1915 on the chicago river. The ss eastland, while still tied to the wharf, rolled into the chicago river with more than 2,500 passengers on board. The forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster is a book that takes place in the busy city of chicago right on the river. Capsized the forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster is the fifth book written on the eastland disaster and is the first one written for a younger audiencegrade school and up.

Instead, the days scheduled event turned into a tragedy unlike any other. Capsized the forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster kindle. The event happened one day before my fathers 19th birthday. Perhaps its because the ss eastland capsized in just 20 feet of water while the ship was still docked on the chicago river.

The disaster took more passenger lives than thetitanic and stands today as the greatest loss of life on the great lakes. My fatherharry bolt was a survivor of the eastland disaster. The ensuing struggle for survival, and the resulting death, heroism, cowardice, greed, and scandal gripped the city of chicago. Chicagos deadliest day is the compelling and tragic story of how hundreds of immigrant factory workers and their families, setting out for leisurely summer cruise, died aboard a heavily loaded steamship that tipped over while still tied to the dock downtown on the chicago river. Americas forgotten tragedy 2005 reads more like a novel but is wellresearched and accurate, perhaps because bonanzinga had been primarily a fiction writer. A 2019 cooperative childrens book centers choice wisconsin writers contest 2018 winner of the toftewright childrens literary award on july 24, 1915, the ss eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 passengers and crew, capsized in the chicago river while still moored to the pier. Its the story of a tragedy that i had never heard of before. The forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster book. Patricia sutton on july 24, 1915, the ss eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 aboard, capsized in the chicago river while still moored to the pier. You may search by name, portion of a name, or other keyword.

Nearly 850 people lost their lives, including 22 entire families. The policeman who was witnessing this said the boat just turned over, like an egg in the water and people were thrown into the river. Many of the photos are graphic, but they give one the sense of the magnitude of the loss and the feeling of hopelessness of those onboard, as well, as those along the dock. The eastland disaster historical society edhs was founded to keep alive the memory of the disaster, victims, survivors, heroes. Includes pictures includes accounts of the tragedy by survivors, witnesses and rescuers includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading and then movement caught my eye. On july 24, 1915, 844 people died in the worst maritime disaster in chicago history, when the ss eastland capsized in the chicago river. His sister, marie,who is now 98,recalls that he traveled home from the scene by streetcar and came into the house with his clothes soaking wet. The forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster is a book that takes place in the busy city of chicago right. Passengers wait for help after the eastland capsized in the chicago. Many more photographs of the events surrounding the ship, the sinking and the aftermath. The eastland disaster killed more passengers than the. I thought this was an informative book and i learned about the ss eastland disaster in a relatively short period of time. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He managed to climb up onto the side of the ship after it turned over.

Based on firsthand accounts of passengers, ship workers and bystanders, readers can experience the people and events that led to the sinking of the fastest steamship on the great lakes and its tragic aftermath. The forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster, answer questions, and sign copies at barbaras bookstore. It captures what occurred before, during and after the disaster. Firstknown footage found of 1915 chicago ss eastland.

Eastland, known as the speed queen of the great lakes, was part of a fleet of five excursion boats assigned to take western electric employees. Patrick oneill riley explore what caused the ss eastlands capsizing, resulting in one of americas worst maritime catastrophes an overview of the eastland. The jay bonansinga book the sinking of the eastland. Hilton argued in a 1995 book that the international reaction to the sinking of the titanic three years earlier ultimately doomed. You may also sort individual columns by clicking on the column headers. Eastland disaster historical society home facebook. Its a historical event that deserves more attention. Eastland capsized in the chicago river on july 24, 1915. The disaster took more passenger lives than the titanic and. Americas forgotten tragedy or erik larsons book to movie, the devil in the white city. The history of the deadliest shipwreck on the great lakes charles river editors on. The eastland disaster, illinois images of america series by ted.

Meet the author as the horrific event marks its 103rd anniversary. The history of the deadliest shipwreck on the great lakes chronicles the story of the disaster and its aftermath. Sandburg also wrote a poem, the eastland, that contrasts the disaster with the mistreatment and poor health of the lower classes at the time. Eastland disaster historical society, arlington heights, il. Legacy of the titanic is much more technically oriented including the naval architecture concepts concerning the ship itself. The book sometimes left me craving more detail about a. On july 24, 1915, the ss eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 passengers and crew, capsized in the chicago river while still moored to the pier. The eastland disaster is primarily a collection of relevant photographs which augment the other two books. Early on the morning of saturday, july 24, 1915, a light rain fell. The tragedy of the eastland in downtown chicago cost more lives than the sinking of the titanic, yet is so less known.

Where would i find a list of passengers of the ss eastland. Capsized the forgotten story of the ss eastland disaster by. The eastland disaster killed more passengers than the titanic and the lusitania. Does not look like theyve started a category for the ss eastland. Second saturday series the edmund fitzgerald investigations w ric mixter jan 2018 duration. However, charles river editors need to hire a more effective editor as there were spelling mistakes throughout the small book. The eastland disaster historical society edhs was founded to keep alive the memory of the disaster, victims, survivors, heroes, and anyone affected by the tragedy. I see a dozen eastlands every morning on my way to workand a dozen more going home at night. Youngadult book about lake michigan 1915 ss eastland.

The air was filled with anticipation and excitement. After first listing the quick, murderous horrors of the disaster, then surveying the slow, murderous horrors of extreme poverty, sandburg concludes by comparing the two. More people died on the eastland than did on the titantic, says patricia sutton, author of capsized. Published on jul 16, 2015 over 800 people died when the s. The eastland disaster early on the morning of july 24, 1915, the lake steamer eastland cast off from its morning along the chicago river. They came to the chicago river on a rainy summer morning to get on a boat named the ss eastland and sail across the. On july 24, 1915, the ss eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 aboard, capsized in the chicago river while still moored to the pier. Eastland disaster the american passenger liner ss eastland capsized on july 24, 1915.