Loss of the Sultana

Written by Chester D. Berry, 'Loss of the Sultana' recounts the tragic explosion of the steamship Sultana on April 27, 1865, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 passengers, primarily Union soldiers returning home after the Civil War. This maritime disaster, the deadliest in U.S. history until Pearl Harbor, was overshadowed by the assassination of President Lincoln. Berry, a survivor, provides a unique firsthand account, incorporating testimonies from over 100 survivors, revealing startling insights into the causes of the disaster and its neglect by contemporary media. The book serves as a crucial historical document of a significant yet overlooked event.