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Domestic News
April 4, 1851
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Steamboats Lowell and S.F. Vinton collided 25 miles below Wheeling on March 24, sinking the Lowell and killing 15 aboard, including the chief engineer and a lady with her three children. Cargo, mails, and an iron boat were lost; Vinton unharmed.
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Wheeling, March 24.
Steamboat Collision.—A fearful collision took place between the steamers Lowell and S. F. Vinton, about 25 miles below Wheeling, which resulted in a terrible destruction of life and property. The Lowell sank almost instantly, carrying down with her to instant destruction, 15 of those on board, among whom were the Chief Engineer, and a lady with her three children. The whole cargo of the Lowell is a total loss, including the mails and an iron boat which she was carrying to its destination. The Vinton escaped uninjured.
Steamboat Collision.—A fearful collision took place between the steamers Lowell and S. F. Vinton, about 25 miles below Wheeling, which resulted in a terrible destruction of life and property. The Lowell sank almost instantly, carrying down with her to instant destruction, 15 of those on board, among whom were the Chief Engineer, and a lady with her three children. The whole cargo of the Lowell is a total loss, including the mails and an iron boat which she was carrying to its destination. The Vinton escaped uninjured.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Shipping
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Steamboat Collision
Lowell Sinking
Wheeling
15 Deaths
Cargo Loss
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Engineer
Lady With Her Three Children
Where did it happen?
Wheeling
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Wheeling
Event Date
March 24
Key Persons
Chief Engineer
Lady With Her Three Children
Outcome
15 deaths, total loss of cargo including mails and an iron boat; vinton uninjured
Event Details
Collision between steamers Lowell and S. F. Vinton 25 miles below Wheeling; Lowell sank instantly