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October 1, 1858
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The steamer Glen Cove caught fire near the fan shortly after leaving Grove Wharf on its passage from Richmond to Norfolk on Monday, causing panic among passengers including screams and fainting, until the flames were extinguished and safety assured.
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RIVER STEAMER ON FIRE—The Steamer Glen Cove, on her downward passage from Richmond to Norfolk, on Monday, was discovered to be on fire, soon after leaving the Grove Wharf. The flames, when first seen were just getting good headway near the fan. The cry of fire on the steamer had the most electrical effect—the greatest consternation was produced among the passengers—the ladies screamed, while some of the more timid fainted, and a wild alarm spread throughout the boat, which was not subdued until after the flames had been extinguished and the passengers assured of the perfect safety of the boat —Richmond Dispatch.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Steamer Fire
Passenger Panic
River Disaster
Flames Extinguished
Where did it happen?
From Richmond To Norfolk, Leaving Grove Wharf
Story Details
Location
From Richmond To Norfolk, Leaving Grove Wharf
Event Date
On Monday
Story Details
Steamer Glen Cove catches fire near the fan after leaving Grove Wharf, causing panic and consternation among passengers until flames are extinguished and safety is assured.