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The Intelligencer, & Petersburg Commercial Advertiser
Petersburg, Virginia
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Steam boat Henderson collided with Balize near Claiborne on October 27-28, sinking in 17 minutes after saving passengers and some cargo; insured for $10,000 in New York.
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The Henderson, Capt. Hayden, left Mobile on the 26th ult. arrived at Claiborne about 10 o'clock in the evening on the 27th, landed her passengers and what freight she had for that place, and started about 2 next morning for Cahawba. After being under way about 5 minutes, the steam boat Balize was discovered rounding a Point on her way down within 30 yards. The H. sheered, but unfortunately the Capt. of the Balize gave the same orders to his pilot, and the boats came in contact, The Henderson's bow was stove in, and she sunk in 17 minutes in deep water, (the river being very high.) but not until she had landed the passengers, the cabin furniture, and a few barrels, having for this purpose run along side the bank as soon as the accident happened. The sum of 10,000 was insured on the Henderson in New. York.
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Claiborne
Event Date
27th And 28th Ult.
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henderson's bow stove in and sunk in 17 minutes in deep water; passengers, cabin furniture, and a few barrels landed safely; insured for $10,000 in new york.
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The Henderson, Capt. Hayden, left Mobile on the 26th ult., arrived at Claiborne about 10 o'clock in the evening on the 27th, landed passengers and freight, and started about 2 next morning for Cahawba. After being under way about 5 minutes, the steam boat Balize was discovered rounding a point on her way down within 30 yards. The Henderson sheered, but the captain of the Balize gave the same orders to his pilot, and the boats came in contact.