When was it published?

August 30, 1852 in Daily American Telegraph

Domestic News August 30, 1852

Daily American Telegraph

Q: What keywords are associated?

Steamboat Launch, Virginia, George Page, Rappahannock Trade, Baltimore Fredericksburg, Union Ferry

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

The new steamboat Virginia was launched successfully from Capt. George Page's yard at the foot of 7th street on Saturday afternoon last. Designed for the Rappahannock trade between Baltimore and Fredericksburg. Other boats including the Union and Custis were noted, with the Union nearly ready for service.

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STEAMBOAT LAUNCH.-The new steamboat Virginia, built at the Steamboat Yard of Capt. George Page, at the foot of 7th street, was launched on Saturday afternoon last at a few minutes past 5 o'clock. She went off in beautiful style, smoothly gliding into the liquid element without shock or jar. She is designed for the Rappahannock trade. and will run between Baltimore and Fredericksburg. We perceived, drawn up around the Captain's wharves, other boats built by this enterprising and energetic citizen. as the Union and the Custis. We were informed that the new steam ferry boat. the Union, has a capital engine already placed' on board, and she is generally so nearly ready that she will be placed on her line in a week or two.-Int.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Steamboat Launch Virginia George Page Rappahannock Trade Baltimore Fredericksburg Union Ferry

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. George Page

Where did it happen?

Foot Of 7th Street

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Foot Of 7th Street

Event Date

Saturday Afternoon Last At A Few Minutes Past 5 O'clock

Key Persons

Capt. George Page

Outcome

launched smoothly without shock or jar; union nearly ready for service in a week or two

Event Details

The new steamboat Virginia was built at the Steamboat Yard of Capt. George Page and launched successfully. She is designed for the Rappahannock trade and will run between Baltimore and Fredericksburg. Other boats built by Capt. Page, including the Union and the Custis, were observed at the wharves. The new steam ferry boat Union has an engine on board and is nearly ready to be placed on her line.