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Salving a Steamer

Salving a Steamer

1915•1m
Documentary

“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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BFI, Topical Budget Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

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