A musical and historical look at the greatest maritime disaster in United States history. Narrated by Bill Gorman and told through historical vignettes and songs written by Jeff Stachyra, this TV special details the demise of The Sultana, a steam-powered riverboat. Over 1,600 passengers perished when The Sultana exploded and burned on the Mississippi River just north of Memphis on April 27th, 1865. What caused the explosion is still debatable.
Produced by PBS affiliate WSKG in Binghamton, New York. Jeff is joined by The Sultana Band, The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton, a ten-piece orchestra and some special guests for an hour of history and music. This is a unique and informative production.
PBS for the Southern Tier of New York - https://wskg.org
Jeff Stachyra owns and operates - http://newclearstudios.com