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Domestic News
August 26, 1815
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Gun-Boat No. 152 exploded after lightning strike in Mississippi's North East passage, killing 18 of 21 crew; reported in letter from New Orleans dated July 21, 1815.
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Loss of Gun-Boat, No. 152.
Extract of a letter from New Orleans to a Gentleman in this City, dated 21st July, 1815.
"It is with feelings of extreme regret, I have to report the total loss of Gun-Boat No. 152, Sailing-Master John Johnson commander. She was struck with lightning in entering the North East passage of the Mississippi, which communicated to her magazine, and blew her up, by which most fatal accident, all her crew perished except three, and they are dreadfully wounded." The weather was so extremely thick, that although but a very short distance from Gun-Boat No. 149, she could not be seen. They heard an explosion, which they supposed to be a peal of thunder; nor did they discover their mistake, till after the weather cleared off, when they learned the melancholy fate of their consort. [The number on board was 21.]
Extract of a letter from New Orleans to a Gentleman in this City, dated 21st July, 1815.
"It is with feelings of extreme regret, I have to report the total loss of Gun-Boat No. 152, Sailing-Master John Johnson commander. She was struck with lightning in entering the North East passage of the Mississippi, which communicated to her magazine, and blew her up, by which most fatal accident, all her crew perished except three, and they are dreadfully wounded." The weather was so extremely thick, that although but a very short distance from Gun-Boat No. 149, she could not be seen. They heard an explosion, which they supposed to be a peal of thunder; nor did they discover their mistake, till after the weather cleared off, when they learned the melancholy fate of their consort. [The number on board was 21.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Shipping
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Gunboat Loss
Lightning Strike
Mississippi Explosion
Crew Perished
What entities or persons were involved?
John Johnson
Where did it happen?
North East Passage Of The Mississippi
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
North East Passage Of The Mississippi
Event Date
July 1815
Key Persons
John Johnson
Outcome
all 21 crew perished except three, who are dreadfully wounded
Event Details
Gun-Boat No. 152, commanded by Sailing-Master John Johnson, was struck by lightning while entering the North East passage of the Mississippi, which communicated to her magazine and blew her up