http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2009/05/sultana-surviving-the-civil-war-prison-and-the-worst-maritime-disaster-in-american-history-by-alan-huffman-a-review/

Another instance in which history fails to give proper recognition to this almost forgotten tragedy and the appropriate remembrance to all the souls lost there.

“Alan Huffman has written a fascinating and engaging book with an unfortunate title. It is not strictly speaking about the “Worst Maritime Disaster In American History.” It is a vivid account of human survival in the American Civil War. On that basis it succeeds. If you are looking for the story of the Sultana, however, you may be disappointed.”

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/05/0501_river5.html

Such a big, almost forgotten tragedy. It’s a shame that the government at the time didn’t stand up for the men who had been willing to give their lives in the war and now had to endure such a horrible episode. lt’s important to remember and honor the people who died on board Sultana, and also to keep the memory of the survivors.