The Sinking of PS Lady Elgin
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In today's video... we return to the Great Lakes, and look at the worst open-water maritime disaster the Great Lakes has ever seen, the sinking of PS Lady Elgin!
CHAPTERS:
Intro: 00:00 - 00:39
Disclaimer: 00:39 - 00:52
Special Announcement: 00:52 - 01:20
Building & Specs: 01:20 - 02:51
Routes & Early Career: 02:51 - 03:37
Accidents: 03:37 - 04:57
Historical Context: 04:57 - 05:47
Final Voyage & Sinking: 05:47 - 09:50
Rescue & Aftermath: 09:50 - 12:45
Legal Process & Wreck: 12:45 - 16:31
Outro: 16:31 - 17:01
Music:
"On the Beautiful Blue Danube"
"Poolside Radio" by Dyalla
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