America's WORST Shipwreck - The Steamboat "SULTANA" | shipwreck stories

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If you enjoyed this video, please consider joining my Patreon to help create more videos like this! https://www.patreon.com/PartTimeExplorer To give a one-time tip, please visit: https://www.historicalfx.com/support In April 1865, just days after the Civil War ended, the steamboat Sultana suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion on the Mississippi River. Over 1,100 lives were lost, making it the worst maritime disaster in American history—yet the tragedy was quickly overshadowed by the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This documentary uncovers the forgotten story of the Sultana: The corruption and greed that led to the ship being dangerously overloaded The harrowing night of the explosion and desperate struggle for survival Firsthand survivor accounts that reveal both heroism and heartbreak The lasting legacy of the disaster, and why it has faded from memory Through detailed research, interviews, and historically accurate animations, we bring the Sultana back into the light—sharing the story of a disaster that deserves to be remembered. A big thank you to Historic Autographs for their financial support of this video. Explore their trading card packs here: https://www.historicautographcompany.com/ Use the coupon code "EXPLORER" to get 5% off. "Destruction of the Steamboat Sultana" by Gene Salecker: https://www.amazon.com/Destruction-Steamboat-Sultana-Maritime-Disaster/dp/1682477436 Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Sponsorship 4:55 - The Mississippi River of 1865 8:30 - Construction and Tour of the Steamboat Sultana 14:41 - Early Career 16:49 - Military Action 20:07 - Sultana Returns to Civilian Service 27:47 - Sultana's Record Setting Voyage 31:08 - Prisoners of War are Released 34:46 - The Messenger of Death - Lincoln's Death Voyage 43:11 - Preparations for the Final Voyage 46:10 - Corruption and Bribery in Vicksburg 52:02 - The Happy Journey Home 1:05:38 - The Explosion 1:09:45 - Fleeing the Boat 1:13:54 - The Annis Family 1:16:50 - Rescue Efforts 1:30:13 - Sultana Sinks at Dawn 1:32:48 - The Wounded and the Dead 1:37:11 - How Many Were On Board? 1:39:42 - Did the Press Ignore the Disaster? 1:41:32 - What Caused the Explosion? 1:43:32 - The Fate of Quartermaster Hatch 1:46:44 - The Wreck's Location 1:49:11 - Conclusion and Credits ____________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #history #documentary #ships Thanks for watching our video "America's WORST Shipwreck - The Steamboat "SULTANA" "