The Wreck of the Washoe

The wreck of the steamer Washoe was the worst maritime disaster on the Sacramento River. The dreadful catastrophe occurred on the evening of September 5th, 1864. The scene of the wreck was horrific, littered with the dead, injured and dying. The citizens of Sacramento were ill prepared for the deluge of wounded who arrived in their city during the pre-dawn hours of September 6th. The community faced the horror of the disaster with strength, charity and perseverance as told in this gripping true story of a 19th century tragedy on the Sacramento River.