When was it published?

May 23, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News May 23, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Mount Vesuvius Eruption, Naples Volcano, English Noblemen Injured, Burning Bitumen Accident

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Letters from Naples dated February 14 report a new eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Two English noblemen and two foreigners nearly perished while examining the volcano; one slipped into burning bitumen up to his knees, suffering severe leg burns, and the other three had badly burned feet.

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LONDON, March 6. Letters from Naples of the 14th ult. give an account that Mount Vesuvius had broke out again; and two English noblemen and two other foreigners going too near to examine the openings of the Volcano, had like to have paid dearly for their curiosity. One of them very narrowly escaped perishing in the burning bitumen, into which he slipped above the knees: but having immediate assistance, he was got out, and only terribly burnt his legs. The feet of the three also pretty much burnt.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Mount Vesuvius Eruption Naples Volcano English Noblemen Injured Burning Bitumen Accident

Where did it happen?

Naples

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Naples

Event Date

14th Ult.

Outcome

one man slipped into burning bitumen above the knees, terribly burnt his legs; the feet of the three others also pretty much burnt.

Event Details

Mount Vesuvius erupted again. Two English noblemen and two other foreigners approached too near to examine the openings and nearly perished. One slipped into burning bitumen but was rescued and only suffered severe leg burns.