Tragedy of the Sultana
As the U.S. transitioned from war to peace in April 1865, thousands of Union soldiers awaited transport home from Vicksburg. Captain George made a controversial decision to cram over 2,000 soldiers onto the Sultana, a steamboat meant for just 376 passengers. This choice would lead to one of the deadliest maritime disasters in American history, highlighting the chaos and desperation of the post-war period.In this clip
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The Sultana Steamboat Disaster
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