The Vessels That Encountered the Great Storm OF 1900: PART II.

This article focuses on the extensive maritime and regional impacts of the Great Storm of 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in American history, which struck Galveston, Texas, as a Category 4 hurricane. After devastating Galveston with winds up to 140 mph and a storm surge of 8 to 15 feet, the storm weakened but then regained strength over the Great Lakes, causing severe damage to numerous sailing vessels and steamships, including losses of life and property from Wisconsin to Ohio. The storm continued eastward, producing destructive winds and flooding in New York, Vermont, Maine, and Canadian cities such as Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, with significant maritime losses off Newfoundland and the Maritime provinces. The hurricane finally dissipated near Iceland but left a legacy of thousands of deaths, widespread destruction, and millions of dollars in damage across the United States and Canada. The article also highlights the humanitarian response led by figures like Captain Edwin Goudge, who helped establish the Galveston Chapter of the American Red Cross.