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Southern Gothic

The Eliza Battle's Final Voyage

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

Society & Culture, History, Documentary, True Crime

4.7980 Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2020

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

The Eliza Battle was once one of the most luxurious steamboats on Alabama’s waters, but her untimely demise by fire has left many to believe that she can still be seen on the Tombigbee River’s water– an omen of death. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Join our Facebook Group! If you are a sponsor looking to advertise on the show visit Airwave Media or email contact@airwavemedia.com for information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:04.6

settlers in the South relied heavily on the use of rivers.

2:09.6

These waterways not only provided them a link to cities, where they could sell and gather supplies, but also other states creating economic

2:21.0

opportunities for otherwise isolated communities. As a result, paddle steamers became one of the

2:30.1

most popular means of river travel.

2:46.0

These early steamboats burnt coal or wood to power steam engines, which set large paddle wheels in motion, propelling the boat forward. Two different types of paddle steamers were used, a stern wheeler which has one

2:54.9

or more paddles in the back of the boat, and a sidewheeler, which has a paddle on either side

3:00.7

and nothing in the back. And as can be expected, these unique and often luxurious ships became icons of the prosperous time.

3:16.3

Yet the reality of paddle steamers was one fraught with danger, sometimes accompanied by the tragic loss of life.

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