Tag: Impact on maritime safety regulations
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Silent Waters, Unseen Tragedy: Unveiling the Eastland Disaster of 1915
Introduction In the summer of 1915, the bustling city of Chicago buzzed with excitement as thousands of blue-collar workers eagerly boarded the SS Eastland for what was supposed to be a joyous company picnic. Little did they know that this seemingly ordinary steamship harbored a dark secret that would lead to one of the most…