Great Lakes Passenger Ship Disasters

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Great Lakes Passenger Ship Disasters

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Author : Wayne Louis Kadar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Great Lakes Passenger Ship Disasters written by Wayne Louis Kadar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Sports & Recreation categories.

From author Wayne Kadar, this book explores the tragic tales of ships designed to carry passengers, be it a ferry, a day or weekend excursion vessel or a ship with cabins for extended cruises. Meticulously researched by Kadar, these stories from the tragedy of the

Great Lakes Freighter Tanker Tugboat Disasters

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Author : Wayne Louis Kadar
language : en
Publisher: Avery Color Studios
Release Date : 2006

Great Lakes Freighter Tanker Tugboat Disasters written by Wayne Louis Kadar and has been published by Avery Color Studios this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.

A great new book from Wayne Kadar, the writer of Great Lakes Passenger Ship Disasters, about freighter, tug and tanker disasters

The Ss Eastland Disaster

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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-04-08

The Ss Eastland Disaster written by Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-08 with Chicago (Ill.) categories.

*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the tragedy by survivors, witnesses and rescuers *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "And then movement caught my eye. I looked across the river. As I watched in disoriented stupefaction a steamer large as an ocean liner slowly turned over on its side as though it were a whale going to take a nap. I didn't believe a huge steamer had done this before my eyes, lashed to a dock, in perfectly calm water, in excellent weather, with no explosion, no fire, nothing. I thought I had gone crazy." - Jack Woodford, writer The Great Lakes have claimed countless thousands of vessels over the course of history, including swallowing up gigantic freighters like the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship of its day to sail the Great Lakes and still the largest to lie below Lake Superior's murky depths. Given the dangerous conditions and precarious history associated with America's largest freshwater lakes, it's somewhat ironic that the deadliest maritime disaster took place in Chicago aboard a ship that capsized while docked to a pier. When people discuss deadly maritime disasters during the second decade of the 20th century in which more than 800 people were killed, they're often talking about the Titanic or Lusitania, not the Eastland on the Chicago River. However, shockingly enough, on July 24, 1915, a ship full of sightseers out for a day on the Great Lakes capsized while still tied to a dock, sending more than 2,500 passengers into the frigid water. By the time the ship was righted and rescue efforts were completed, nearly 850 people had been killed. As unbelievable as the incident seemed, the Eastland was actually susceptible to just such a problem as a result of its issues with listing, and on top of that, the ship seemed to have all sorts of bad luck in its past, including a collision with another boat and even a mutiny on board. If anything, the safety protocols established after the sinking of the Titanic, most notably the inclusion of enough lifeboats on board for every passenger, made the Eastland even more top heavy and contributed to the disaster. Ultimately, several individuals were charged with crimes in connection with the Eastland disaster, but none would be found guilty. The SS Eastland Disaster: The History of the Deadliest Shipwreck on the Great Lakes chronicles the story of the disaster and its aftermath. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Eastland like never before, in no time at all.

Sailing Into Disaster

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Author : Constance M. Jerlecki
language : en
Publisher: Inland Expressions
Release Date : 2017-02-10

Sailing Into Disaster written by Constance M. Jerlecki and has been published by Inland Expressions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-10 with Transportation categories.

One of the most prominent geographical features of North America, the Great Lakes played a pivotal role in the economic and industrial development of Canada and the United States. While allowing the establishment of a highly efficient transportation system, these freshwater seas have also proven particularly unforgiving when stirred up by the forces of nature. Capable of producing some of the most treacherous conditions faced by mariners anywhere on the globe, the Great Lakes have claimed thousands of vessels since the earliest days of navigation on their waters. Sailing Into Disaster details the stories of ten vessels that met their demise without leaving a single survivor. Ranging from early wooden schooners to steel steamships, the tales included in this volume represent not only the perils faced by these vessels but also their crews prior to the advent of modern navigation equipment. While a few of their number have been uncovered through concerted search efforts, the majority of these lost ships remain elusively hidden in the watery depths of these landlocked oceans. Among others, this book includes the loss of an early Great Lakes schooner on Lake Superior, the mysterious disappearance of a steel steamer that sparked tales of it becoming a wandering ghost ship, the unexplained sinking of two naval trawlers, a small tugboat that sailed into oblivion on Lake Erie, and a self-unloading bulk carrier that remains missing in the depths of Lake Michigan to this very day. A lifelong resident of Michigan, Constance M. Jerlecki has written four books concerning the history of the state she calls home. This is her first book on Great Lakes shipwrecks.

Great Lakes Shipwrecks Survivals

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Author : William Ratigan
language : en
Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
Release Date : 1960

Great Lakes Shipwrecks Survivals written by William Ratigan and has been published by BBS Publishing Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with History categories.

Brief accounts of storms, fires and other disasters that caused shipwrecks on the Great Lakes in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Great Lakes Collisions Wrecks And Disasters Ships 400 To 998 Feet

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Author : Wayne Louis Kadar
language : en
Publisher: AbsolutelyAmazingebooks.com
Release Date : 2022-03-23

Great Lakes Collisions Wrecks And Disasters Ships 400 To 998 Feet written by Wayne Louis Kadar and has been published by AbsolutelyAmazingebooks.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-23 with Transportation categories.

"Having spent lots of time in the Chicago area, I'm a big fan of the Great Lakes. These inland seas have a turbulent history and are site of many shipwrecks. This guide to the collisions, wrecks and disasters on the Great Lakes is the best I've read. Ring the ship's bell in salute to this rediscovered series by Skip Kadar." —Nicolas Gilmartin Teranzi, Online Critics Corner This meticulously researched book provides a fact-filled guide to shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. A former harbormaster, "Skip" Kadar became fascinated with the regional history and began researching ships that now lie on the bottom of the freshwater seas. That led to a series of factual books, with this being the first from AAeB. This well-illustrated volume lists the ships and their stories — including the Edmund Fitzgerald heralded in the Gordon Lightfoot song.

Strange Unusual Shipwrecks On The Great Lakes

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Author : Wayne Louis Kadar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007

Strange Unusual Shipwrecks On The Great Lakes written by Wayne Louis Kadar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Transportation categories.

Great Ship Disasters

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Author : Kit Bonner
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Release Date : 2003

Great Ship Disasters written by Kit Bonner and has been published by Motorbooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Transportation categories.

Great Ship Disasters contains insider information on the most sensational incidents at sea over the past one hundred years. From the wrath of nature creating mayhem aboard, to the mechanical incidents that led to horrific consequences and the unexplained disappearances of numerous seaworthy vessels, inside are the true tales of life-and death-at sea. Organized by type of disaster and covering the evolution of the passenger and cruise ship industry, Great Ship Disasters takes readers onboard for each incident and utilizes more than 150 photos to offer an in-depth perspective of disasters at sea.Pub Date: JUNE 2003

Ships Of The Great Lakes

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Author : James P. Barry
language : en
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press Michigan
Release Date : 1973-06

Ships Of The Great Lakes written by James P. Barry and has been published by Thunder Bay Press Michigan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-06 with History categories.

From the Indian canoe to the largest ships, this fascinating book carries the reader through three centuries of marine growth and adventure on the Great Lakes. A classic long out of print, the volume is now available in this revised and expanded edition, which portrays the sweep of history on the Great Lakes through story and illustration. The fur trade, naval battles, the rise and fall of the great passenger ships, and the development of huge cargo carriers are portrayed in vivid detail. The history of the Great Lakes is seen through the eyes of the courageous men who sailed the Lakes as well as through the sharp eyes of travelers such as Margaret Fuller and Charles Dickens. The text, historic drawings and photos portray every vessel and event of importance in 300 years of ships and men on the Great Lakes.

Shipwreck

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Author : David D. Swayze
language : en
Publisher: Harbor House (GA)
Release Date : 1992

Shipwreck written by David D. Swayze and has been published by Harbor House (GA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.