The General Slocum Disaster | New York's Forgotten Tragedy | Shipwreck Documentary

On June 15, 1904, a massive fire consumed the paddle steamer General Slocum as it sailed along New York City’s East River, killing more than 1,000 people. Many of the victims were women and children who had been part of a church group’s annual picnic.

It remained New York City’s deadliest disaster for nearly a century — that is until the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Even to this day, it remains the city’s worst maritime disaster.

Today, we explore the story behind the General Slocum and the German immigrant community that was forever changed on that fateful day.

Chapters:
Context: 0:00
History: 1:49
Disaster: 4:58
Aftermath: 8:20
Conclusion: 10:47

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