
Johann Jakob Reithard
Johann Jakob Reithard was a poet who wrote a 142-stanza ballad titled 'Die Todesnacht auf dem Wallensee' in 1851, inspired by the tragic sinking of the 'Delphin', reflecting the deep impact the disaster had on the community.
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Johann Jakob Reithard published a ballad about the tragedy shortly after the disaster.
das Schicksal des Dampfers «Delphin»Neue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-07-27







