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Salving a Steamer

Salving a Steamer

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Documentary

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“Chicago’s Titanic” the S.S. Eastland, a Great Lakes passenger ship in which 844 people lost their lives, is brought up from the seabed.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

1 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 August 1915

Country

United Kingdom

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