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Image: Capsizing of the SS Eastland, as witnessed by Satterfield

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Description: On July 24, 1915, Bob Satterfield was crossing the Clark Street Bridge on his way to work, when he witnessed the capsizing of the SS Eastland. He watched the rescue attempts, and drew this sketch that morning, while it was still fresh in his mind. It was published on July 27, 1915
Title: Capsizing of the SS Eastland, as witnessed by Satterfield
Credit: The Tacoma Times (http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1915-07-27/ed-1/seq-7)
Author: Bob Satterfield
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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