Loss of the Sultana (Expanded, Annotated) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781520867472)

April 1865. The war was over-but for thousands of Union soldiers packed aboard the steamboat Sultana, the real nightmare was about to begin. What followed became the deadliest maritime disaster in American history-yet few people today know the story.

As the overcrowded vessel pushed upriver, her boilers-strained far beyond capacity-exploded in the darkness. Fire swept across the decks, sending more than a thousand souls into the freezing waters. In a single night, more lives were lost than in the sinking of the Titanic 47 years later.

Based on survivor accounts, eyewitness reports, and official investigations, this powerful narrative exposes the tragedy, corruption, and courage surrounding the Sultana's final voyage. The questions still haunt us: What really caused the explosion? Who was responsible? And why was justice never served?

Perfect for readers who love:

• Civil War history and untold aftermath stories

• American frontier and Mississippi River lore

• Shipwrecks and historical maritime disasters

• Incredible true survival and resilience accounts

• Investigations into forgotten American tragedies

Rediscover the forgotten catastrophe that should have shaken the nation-a haunting tale of human endurance, misplaced trust, and the price of greed.

Author: Chester D. Berry
ISBN-10: 1520867476
ISBN-13: 9781520867472
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2017
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d