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June 6, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Boiler explosion on steam-boat Constitution during race on Mississippi from Natchez to New Orleans on 4th ultimo killed or fatally injured nine, including passengers; Captain, Engineer, and sailors escaped.
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STEAM-BOAT ACCIDENT.
Another of those dreadful accidents which have, of late, so frequently happened by the mismanagement of steam-engines, occurred on board the steam-boat Constitution, on the 4th ultimo, while proceeding from Natchez to New-Orleans. The Constitution was in company with another steam-boat (running in opposition) also bound down the Mississippi; both boats had started from Natchez at the same time, and each strove to get ahead of the other; for this purpose the steam of the Constitution's engine was raised above the proper gauge, when her boiler immediately exploded, and nine persons (including several of the passengers) were either killed, or so desperately scalded, that they survived only till they were carried on shore. The Captain of the boat, the Engineer, and one or two sailors, who were in the after part of the boat, were the only persons who escaped uninjured.
Another of those dreadful accidents which have, of late, so frequently happened by the mismanagement of steam-engines, occurred on board the steam-boat Constitution, on the 4th ultimo, while proceeding from Natchez to New-Orleans. The Constitution was in company with another steam-boat (running in opposition) also bound down the Mississippi; both boats had started from Natchez at the same time, and each strove to get ahead of the other; for this purpose the steam of the Constitution's engine was raised above the proper gauge, when her boiler immediately exploded, and nine persons (including several of the passengers) were either killed, or so desperately scalded, that they survived only till they were carried on shore. The Captain of the boat, the Engineer, and one or two sailors, who were in the after part of the boat, were the only persons who escaped uninjured.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Steam Boat Accident
Boiler Explosion
Mississippi River
Natchez
New Orleans
Where did it happen?
Mississippi River, From Natchez To New Orleans
Story Details
Location
Mississippi River, From Natchez To New Orleans
Event Date
On The 4th Ultimo
Story Details
The steam-boat Constitution's boiler exploded while racing another boat from Natchez to New Orleans due to raised steam above proper gauge, killing or fatally scalding nine persons including passengers; only the Captain, Engineer, and one or two sailors escaped uninjured.