Ship Ablaze by Edward T. O'Donnell
The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, this gripping narrative delves into the tragic fire aboard the General Slocum, a steamship carrying over a thousand passengers, primarily German immigrants, on a church outing in 1904. The disaster, which claimed over a thousand lives, is meticulously recounted, highlighting the negligence and safety failures that led to the catastrophe. Through vivid storytelling, the book not only captures the harrowing moments of the fire but also explores the profound impact on the German-American community and the subsequent changes in maritime safety regulations.
- Published
- 2003
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- Unknown
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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