The Sinking of The Sultana | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

On the 27th of April, 1865, the Sultana – a wooden steamboat – was making its way north up the Mississippi River when, one after another, its boilers exploded, turning the ship into a burning wreck. The official capacity of the Sultana was just 376… but due to a series of bad decisions and unfortunate circumstances, more than 1,000 people would die in the incident, making it the worst maritime disaster ever to take place within the United States.

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Background
05:10 - The Sinking of The Sultana
07:38 - The Aftermath

I tell the true stories behind some of history’s greatest disasters… but without sensationalism or disturbing imagery. Fascinating Horror is all about in-depth research, respectful storytelling, and learning what we can from the mistakes of the past. You might be surprised to discover just how much of today’s world is shaped by long-forgotten disasters from decades gone by.

Music: "Glass Pond" by Public Memory

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