30 July 1865 Posted on July 29, 2012 by Staff The steamboat Brother Jonathan sinks off the coast of California, killing 225 passengers. Famous Words of Inspiration..."This report, by its very length, defends itself against the risk of being read." Winston Churchill — Click here for more from Winston Churchill Related posts: 4 July 1865 4 July 1569 30 July 1971 16 July 1999