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Elizabeth Town Gazette
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey
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On May 30, thousands gathered in New York to witness the launch of the Ohio ship at the Navy Yard. The vessel, 186 feet long and 2500 tons, glided into the East River amid cheers and salutes. No accidents occurred despite the large crowd.
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LAUNCH OF THE OHIO.
At an early hour this morning the ferry boats were engaged in conveying passengers to the Long-Island shore: by 10 o'clock some thousands had crossed. Between 10 and 11 o'clock, the east river presented an interesting sight; it was almost literally covered with pleasure boats approaching the Navy-Yard. At the appointed hour, the signal was given, and the ship glided majestically from the stocks into her destined element. At this moment the air resounded with shouts of applause from the surrounding spectators. The Washington 74, and Hornet sloop of war, fired a national salute, which was immediately answered by a battalion of artillery from the 9th regiment, under the command of Col. Muir, stationed at Corlear's-Hook. The Ohio is considered by competent judges, to be superior to any vessel of her class. Her dimensions are stated to be 186 feet in length, and of 2500 tons burthen. It is supposed that not less than one hundred thousand persons witnessed this interesting sight; and, we are happy to state, that, although the crowd on the margin of the river was great, and a considerable anxiety manifested to get the most eligible place, no accident occurred.
June 1.
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New York
Event Date
May 30
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no accident occurred
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Thousands crossed to Long-Island shore by ferry to view the launch. Pleasure boats covered the East River approaching the Navy-Yard. The Ohio ship glided from stocks into the river amid applause. Washington 74 and Hornet sloop fired salute, answered by 9th regiment artillery under Col. Muir at Corlear's-Hook. Ohio deemed superior, 186 feet long, 2500 tons. Over 100,000 witnessed.