The Sultana Disaster - Mansfield, OH - Maritime Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

The marker text reads as follows:

In memory of the 73 men of the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry who died as a result of the steamship "Sultana" blowing up on April 27, 1865 while returning 2,400 prisoners of war, on the Mississippi River. The result was the loss of over 1,800, the greatest maritime disaster in U.S. history. The 102nd regiment was formed in Mansfield, Ohio and mustered in on September 6, 1862. This regiment lost the most men of any infantry regiment as a result of this disaster.

A list of the names of the 73 men of 102nd Regiment who died is included on the marker. According to an internet source (visit link), the marker was erected on November 10, 2001.

Relevent website: [Web Link] List if there are any visiting hours: The City's parks are open at sunrise and the premises must be vacated by 11:00 p.m. Starting at 8:00 a.m., Park Police begin to monitor the area and continue until park closing. However, roads going through the parks are generally left open. Entrance fees (if any): Free Date dedicated: 11/10/2001 Sponsor(s): None Listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed

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