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April 7, 1857
Meigs County Telegraph
Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio
What is this article about?
On March 24 in Hamilton, C. W., the submerged engine from the recent Desjardin's canal railroad accident was raised, revealing a broken forward wheel likely caused by an axle failure on or near the bridge. The repaired bridge was tested with three heavy engines, showing minimal vibration.
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The Canada Railroad Accident.
Hamilton, C. W., March 24.—The interest attached to the locality of the late accident at Desjardin's canal, was yesterday renewed by the raising of the submerged engine, and the testing of the bridge which is now repaired. The engine was raised by pulleys and derricks to the top of the water and showed the forward wheel of the engine, on the right side broken off.
From the position of the engine as it lay on the side, on the bottom of the canal, it seems quite impossible that the wheel was broken by the fall. Everything goes to show that the axle was broken either on the bridge or very near it, and that the breaking of the bridge was from the concussion which ensued. The bridge was tested with three heavy English engines, and there was hardly the slightest vibration perceptible.
Hamilton, C. W., March 24.—The interest attached to the locality of the late accident at Desjardin's canal, was yesterday renewed by the raising of the submerged engine, and the testing of the bridge which is now repaired. The engine was raised by pulleys and derricks to the top of the water and showed the forward wheel of the engine, on the right side broken off.
From the position of the engine as it lay on the side, on the bottom of the canal, it seems quite impossible that the wheel was broken by the fall. Everything goes to show that the axle was broken either on the bridge or very near it, and that the breaking of the bridge was from the concussion which ensued. The bridge was tested with three heavy English engines, and there was hardly the slightest vibration perceptible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Accident
Desjardins Canal
Engine Raised
Bridge Tested
Axle Broken
Where did it happen?
Desjardin's Canal, Hamilton, C. W.
Story Details
Location
Desjardin's Canal, Hamilton, C. W.
Event Date
March 24
Story Details
The engine from the accident was raised, showing a broken wheel likely from axle failure causing the bridge collapse. The repaired bridge was tested successfully with heavy engines.