Scholarly Selections: The 1904 Wreck of the S.S. Clallam

Scholarly Selections: The 1904 Wreck of the S.S. Clallam

January 18, 6 – 7:30pm

Free

120 years ago this January, the 6-month-old steamship Clallam sank in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, resulting in the deaths of at least 56 people. The aftermath was one of the largest scandals in Washington State and British Columbia and led to sweeping reforms on both sides of the border.

Presenter Erik Kosick has been researching the Clallam tragedy for over a decade and will take you through the steamship’s short life, including its final voyage.

Washington State History Museum

1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

washingtonhistory.org, 253.272.3500