Sultana was a commercial side-wheel steamboat which exploded and sank on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865, killing 1,164 people in what remains the worst maritime disaster in United States history.

Whether you're here for the most hookah variety, the craft cocktails, or the late night food, Sultana remains a go-to destination for great nights and even better company.

Jun 19, 2018 · In the US, sultanas are referred to as “golden raisins” or “sultana raisins.” These grapes are treated with a preservative called sulfur dioxide to retain the lighter color of the grape.

Jun 23, 2025 · Sultanas, also known as golden raisins or sultana raisins, are dried white grapes, but of the seedless variety. They are golden in color and tend to be much plumper, sweeter, and altogether …

Apr 25, 2025 · In the early morning hours of April 27, 1865, Sultana, a 260‐foot wooden‐hulled steamer, exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis. This steamer had the legal capacity to carry 376 …

Jul 21, 2014 · The Sultana was a 260-foot-long wooden steamboat, built in Cincinnati in 1863, which regularly transported passengers and freight between St. Louis and New Orleans on the Mississippi …

In the early morning hours of April 27, 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded into a fiery blaze on the Mississippi River, eventually drifting and sinking near the Arkansas banks.

On April 27, 1865, thousands of Union soldiers who survived horrendous prison conditions during the Civil War were released and on their way home, traveling down the Mississippi on the now infamous …

Jul 30, 2019 · The 'Sultana' was carrying some 2,000 freed Union soldiers from Confederate prisons when three of its four boilers blew, sending the ship into flame and chaos. On April 27, 1865, the …

Apr 27, 2025 · Emerging Civil War has previously written about Sultana’s explosion, including articles from Chris Mackowski and Curt Fields about remembering the disaster, from Sarah Kay Bierle about …