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The Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
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The steamer Centennial, under Capt. Thomas Davidson, collided with Hannibal bridge piers due to wind while heading south from St. Paul to St. Louis on Monday evening. The starboard wheel-house was damaged, causing passenger excitement but no injuries. The boat drifted three miles, anchored for repairs, and departed for St. Louis yesterday.
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The steamer Centennial, Capt. Thomas Davidson in charge, while passing through Hannibal bridge Monday evening on her way south from St. Paul to St. Louis, was struck by wind and ran into the draw piers nearest the Missouri shore, having her starboard wheel-house stove. The collision naturally produced great excitement among the large number of passengers on board and a scene of confusion ensued, but the officers acted with coolness and soon succeeded in restoring order. No one was injured. The boat drifted helplessly down stream for a distance of three miles, several unsuccessful attempts being made to effect a landing.
She finally anchored in mid stream, and the work of repairing damages was commenced. The boat left for St. Louis yesterday.
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Hannibal Bridge, Missouri Shore
Event Date
Monday Evening
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no one was injured. starboard wheel-house stove. boat drifted three miles, anchored for repairs, and left for st. louis yesterday.
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The steamer Centennial, Capt. Thomas Davidson in charge, while passing through Hannibal bridge Monday evening on her way south from St. Paul to St. Louis, was struck by wind and ran into the draw piers nearest the Missouri shore, having her starboard wheel-house stove. Great excitement among passengers, but officers restored order. Drifted helplessly down stream for three miles, unsuccessful landing attempts, finally anchored in mid stream, repairs commenced.