Historical Marker
The Biddeford Shipyards / Les Chantiers Navals
Historical marker location:
3 Main St, Biddeford, Maine
( Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Sullivan Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.)
Biddeford, Maine.
Maine was the site of the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history: The worst maritime disaster in U.S. history occurred off the coast of Maine in 1914, when the passenger ship SS Eastland capsized, killing 844 people. The disaster was caused by overcrowding and instability due to design flaws.