The Princess Alice Disaster

Great Disasters - A podcast by Kari Fay

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The Princess Alice was a popular pleasure steamer plying the waters of the River Thames. The Bywell Castle was a collier ship from Newcastle, making its way out to sea after repainting. When the two met on the river, hundreds died.Drawing on accounts from eyewitnesses and survivors, as well as contemporary news reports, I'll tell the full story of the sinking of the Princess Alice.Visit www.greatdisasters.co.uk for the full transcript and more. Check out the Great Disasters Podcast on Faceboo...