Sultana was a commercial side-wheel steamboat which exploded and sank on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865, killing 1,164 people in what remains the worst maritime disaster in …

Jun 19, 2018 · In the US, sultanas are referred to as “golden raisins” or “sultana raisins.” These grapes are treated with a preservative called sulfur dioxide to retain the lighter color of the grape.

Jun 23, 2025 · Sultanas, also known as golden raisins or sultana raisins, are dried white grapes, but of the seedless variety. They are golden in color and tend to be much plumper, sweeter, …

The Sultana was a privately owned sidewheel steamboat built in Cincinnati, Ohio, in February 1863. A relatively large boat, the Sultana stood three decks tall and measured 260 feet long …

Jul 30, 2019 · The 'Sultana' was carrying some 2,000 freed Union soldiers from Confederate prisons when three of its four boilers blew, sending the ship into flame and chaos. On April 27, …

Apr 25, 2025 · In the early morning hours of April 27, 1865, Sultana, a 260‐foot wooden‐hulled steamer, exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis. This steamer had the legal …

The steamboat Sultana met a tragic end on April 27, 1865. It solidified its place in maritime history when the boilers exploded, sending the grossly overloaded steamer into chaos and killing …

Apr 27, 2018 · The Sultana was a private Mississippi River side-wheel steamboat with a maximum capacity of 375, and was captained by J. Cass Mason as it headed south from St. …

Nov 13, 2009 · The steamboat Sultana explodes on the Mississippi River near Memphis, killing 1,700 passengers including many discharged Union soldiers. The accident is still considered …

Apr 3, 2024 · What is a Sultana? A sultana is known for its light golden color, plump appearance, and sweeter flavor compared to darker raisins. To create sultanas, grapes are dried either …