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Slocum Salvage
June 1904: A salvage team attempt to recover the wreckage of the stricken steamship General Slocum, which caught fire during a pleasure cruise on New York Citys East River, resulting in the loss of over 1, 100 lives. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - Fire On Pleasure Steamer Near New York - pub. 1904 (Photo by HultonArchive/Illustrated London News/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11803234
America H Landscape Male Vessel Boat Row Transport North 1824 Slocum
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In this haunting photo print, we are transported back to June 1904, witnessing a desperate salvage team battling against the unforgiving currents of New York City's East River. The wreckage they strive to recover belongs to none other than the ill-fated steamship General Slocum, forever etched in history as a tragic symbol of loss. Once a pleasure cruise vessel filled with joyous passengers, the General Slocum met its fiery demise during that fateful day. Overwhelmed by flames that engulfed its wooden structure, more than 1,100 lives were tragically lost. Now, amidst the debris floating on the water's surface, this photograph captures both the aftermath and determination of those tasked with salvaging what remains. The landscape is one of somber reflection as we witness men rowing their small boats through treacherous waters strewn with remnants from the disaster. Their faces reveal not only physical exertion but also an emotional weight carried by all who bear witness to such devastation. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of human resilience in times of tragedy. It encapsulates both our collective grief for those lost and our unwavering commitment to honor their memory through acts of recovery and remembrance. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured by Hulton Archive for Illustrated London News over a century ago, may it serve as a solemn tribute to all those affected by this heartbreaking event - an indelible mark on North America's maritime history that will never
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