The General Slocum Disaster: One of New York's Worst Tragedies (Zoom)

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Lecture

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General, Adults, Seniors
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On June 15, 1904, more than a thousand people boarded a boat in lower Manhattan heading for a church picnic on Long Island — only 321 of them would return. How could a small fire onboard result in one of New York City’s greatest losses of life? And why did it result in an exodus of residents from today’s East Village? It’s time to uncover a catastrophe largely forgotten by the general public, and the few landmarks that honor this terrible day. 

Led by licensed tour guide and General Slocum researcher Dave Gardner, this presentation will explore the full story behind the 1904 sinking of the General Slocum, and its profound impact on New York Harbor, the ferry industry, and New York City for decades to come.

Hosted on Zoom. Free and open to all. Register here: https://bit.ly/genslocum.