The chapter details the harrowing rescue efforts after a tragic incident involving the SS Sultana, with various vessels rushing to aid survivors, including the SS Bostonia, SS Arkansas, and USS Tyler. It describes the agonizing screams and heart-wrenching aftermath, underscoring the challenges in rescuing women and children amidst the chaos.
This 2014 episode covers the Sultana, which sank the day after John Wilkes Booth was captured and killed for the murder of Abraham Lincoln So the maritime tragedy didn't make headline news.
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