Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024

Bill 118 s 4059, also known as the Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to authorize the minting and issuance of commemorative coins in recognition of the Sultana steamboat disaster, which occurred on April 27, 1865.

The Sultana steamboat disaster is considered one of the worst maritime disasters in US history, with over 1,800 people losing their lives when the steamboat exploded and sank on the Mississippi River. The bill seeks to honor the memory of those who perished in the tragedy and to educate the public about this little-known event in American history.

If passed, the bill would authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $1 silver coins, 400,000 $1 clad coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The proceeds from the sale of these coins would go towards supporting the Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion, Arkansas, and other educational programs related to the disaster. Overall, the Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024 aims to memorialize the victims of the Sultana steamboat disaster and to raise awareness about this tragic event in American history.