Episode 2 of 3
Casualties and Survivors
- When
- 1856-08-10
- Where
- Last Island
- Part of
- 1856 Last Island hurricane
Of approximately 400 vacationers, 198 were presumed dead and 203 survived. At least 183 people drowned offshore.
Of the approximately 400 vacationers on the island at the time the hurricane hit, 198 were known or presumed dead and 203 were known survivors. Offshore, at least 183 people drowned after steamers and schooners sank in rough seas produced by the hurricane.
Sources
- Last Island (Louisiana) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- 1856 Last Island hurricane Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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