PuzzleheadedClothes4

PuzzleheadedClothes4 t1_j0k6g9x wrote on December 17, 2022 at 6:53 AM

Reply to comment by angroro in TIL about the sinking of the S.S. Eastland, a small steamer who, in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, was filled with so many lifeboats that it became unstable and eventually sank, leading to the deaths of 844 people. by Sebastianlim

Yes! I am wondering if you watched the same video I did—it was helpful in understanding the magnitude of this.

PuzzleheadedClothes4 t1_j0k2tge wrote on December 17, 2022 at 6:09 AM

Reply to TIL about the sinking of the S.S. Eastland, a small steamer who, in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, was filled with so many lifeboats that it became unstable and eventually sank, leading to the deaths of 844 people. by Sebastianlim

It was even worse than the title can portray—these were overworked factory employees and their families who were heading to a company picnic and they tipped over sideways shortly after boarding.