PS General Slocum
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The PS General Slocum was a sidewheel passenger steamboat built in Brooklyn, New York, in 1891. During her service history, she was involved in a number of mishaps, including multiple groundings and collisions.
On June 15, 1904, General Slocum... Wikipedia
Launched: April 18, 1891
Construction started: December 23, 1890
Crew: 22
Installed power: 1 × 53 in bore, 12 ft stroke single cylinder vertical beam steam engine
Length: 264 ft (80 m)
Namesake: Henry Warner Slocum