Chicago Marks 111th Anniversary of S.S. Eastland Disaster
Chicago commemorated the 111th anniversary of the S.S. Eastland disaster on Friday, July 24, 2026, with a ceremony along the Chicago Riverwalk. The S.S. Eastland passenger steamship rolled onto its side while docked along the Chicago River on July 24,…
Chicago, IL, July 24, 2026 —
Chicago observed the 111th anniversary of the S.S. Eastland disaster on Friday, July 24, 2026. A ceremony was held along the Chicago Riverwalk to remember the 844 people who died when the passenger steamship overturned.
The S.S. Eastland disaster occurred on July 24, 1915, when the vessel rolled onto its side while docked along the Chicago River. The incident remains Chicago’s deadliest single-day tragedy.
The Eastland Disaster Historical Society was the organizing body for the commemoration event. Attendees included descendants of those who lost their lives and survivors of the disaster. During the ceremony, personal stories were shared, reflecting on the profound impact the event had on the history of maritime safety regulations and practices.
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