Chicago’s Christmas Tree Shipwreck incident (Chicago’s Weirdest Story) - IT’S HISTORY
As one of the most bizarre shipwrecks of all time, the Christmas Tree shipwreck has perplexed many in the decades since it occurred. But this story is not as far back as one might assume— and did you know that this strange case was finally solved just 50 years ago? On this Christmas Episode of It’s History, we’ll be exploring the elusive Christmas Tree shipwreck of the Rouse Simmons.
Chapters:
Chicago’s Christmas Tree Ship - 00:00
History of Schooners on Lake Michigan - 00:34
A history of the Rouse Simmons - 01:41
How were Christmas trees delivered to old Chicago? - 03:06
Who was Captain Santa? - 04:24
The Rouse Simmons final voyage - 07:17
The disappearance of the Rouse Simmons - 08:02
The first sightings of the Rouse Simmons in distress- 08:49
Who survived the Christmas Tree shipwreck? - 09:59
All hope is lost for the Rouse Simmons - 10:35
The lost Christmas trees of the Rouse Simmons - 11:22
Was the Rouse Simmons really fit for travel? - 11:58
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