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Read CNN’s Fast Facts about major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history.

Major Ferry/Ship Sinkings Fast Facts Here’s a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least 1,000 fatalities are listed. Death tolls vary by source. Timeline April 27, 1865 – The Mississippi River steamer Sultana explodes and sinks near Memphis, Tennessee, killing between 1,450 and 1,700 people. June 15, 1904 – The General Slocum excursion steamer sinks in the East River in New York, killing 1,021 people. April 15, 1912 – The Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg on Ap...