When was it published?

April 3, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News April 3, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

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Amsterdam Bridge Collapse, Herengracht, Strong Bridge, Structural Failure, Casualties

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A bridge on the Herengracht in Amsterdam collapsed suddenly yesterday evening, burying several passersby under the ruins; exact casualties unknown. The nearly new structure appeared solid.

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Amsterdam Jan. 37. The magnificent Strong-Bridge, composed of three Arches, Situated on the Herengracht, between the Royal Palace and the Rue de Leyde, fell down suddenly Yesterday, about Six o'Clock in the Evening. Many Persons who Were at the Instant passing over the Bridge, which was one of the most frequented in the City, were buried under the Ruins, but we cannot yet learn the exact Number. This unhappy Accident has occasioned the more Surprize, as the Bridge appeared very solid and substantial, and was almost new. A few Moments before it fell, a considerable Number of Chaises and other Carriages had passed over.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Amsterdam Bridge Collapse Herengracht Strong Bridge Structural Failure Casualties

Where did it happen?

Amsterdam

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Primary Location

Amsterdam

Event Date

Yesterday, About Six O'clock In The Evening

Outcome

many persons buried under the ruins, exact number unknown

Event Details

The magnificent Strong-Bridge, composed of three Arches, situated on the Herengracht between the Royal Palace and the Rue de Leyde, fell down suddenly. It was one of the most frequented bridges in the city, appeared very solid and substantial, and was almost new. A considerable number of chaises and other carriages had passed over a few moments before.