Historic New York: The General Slocum Disaster
Sunday, June 8, 2014
1:00 p.m.
www.nycgovparks.org /parks/AstoriaPark /events/2014/06/08/
historic-new-york-the-general-slocum-disaster
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/ PS_General_Slocum
Ice-age glaciers, Native Americans, Dutch traders, British Redcoats, and the Underground Railroad have all left their mark on New York City. Their stories can be found in the names of our streets, our architecture, and our parks. Urban Park Rangers specialize in interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history.
This historic walking tour will focus on the General Slocum disaster. On the morning of June 15, 1904, the steamboat General Slocum caught fire in the East River with approximately 1,300 people on board, including many children. In the course of 20 minutes an estimated 1,021 people died. It was the deadliest disaster at that time. Hear the full story about the General Slocum and learn the outcomes it had for the future of boating safety. Astoria Park also allows visitors to experience a unique view of the East River.
Registration required.
To register, please visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register
on Wednesday, May 28.
www.nycgovparks.org /parks/AstoriaPark /events
By the time the General Slocum sank in shallow water at North Brother Island, just off the Bronx shore, an estimated 1,021 people had either burned to death or drowned, with 321 survivors. Five of the 40 crew members died.
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