Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Eastland (Propeller), U200031, capsized, 24 Jul 1915

Description
Full Text

EASTLAND Steamer, Capsized in the Chicago River, July 24, 1915 and approximately 800 persons being drowned. Vessel righted by the Great Lakes Towing Co. August 13th. at a cost of $34,500; sold at Public Auction at Chicago to Illinois Naval Reserve, to be remodeled.
      The Marine Review, February 1916


Steam screw EASTLAND. U. S. No. 200031. Of 1961 gross tons;1218 tons net. Built Port Huron, Mich., 1903. Home port, Chicago, Ill. 265.0 x 38.2 x 19.5 Passenger service. Crew of 74. Of 3,000 indicated horsepower.
      Merchant Vessels List, U. S., 1906
     
NOTE:-- renamed WILMETTE
     


Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: capsized
Lives: 800
Remarks: Recovered
Date of Original
1915
Subject(s)
Local identifier
McN.W.9821
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.8867 Longitude: -87.63728
Donor
William R. McNeil
Copyright Statement
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Contact
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
Email:walter@maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca
Website:
Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy




My favourites lets you save items you like, tag them and group them into collections for your own personal use. Viewing "My favourites" will open in a new tab. Login here or start a My favourites account.

thumbnail








Eastland (Propeller), U200031, capsized, 24 Jul 1915