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Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
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The steamboat Huntress exploded its boiler at the mouth of the Ohio River en route from New Orleans, killing 3-5 people. This marks the third or fourth such accident on Western waters in two months, recalling the destruction of the Helen M'Gregor and the loss of 4-5 lives on the William Tell near Red River on March 16.
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Another Steamboat Explosion.—We learn from the Cincinnati Advertiser of the 15th ult. that the Steamboat Huntress, on her way from New Orleans, at the mouth of the Ohio, burst her boiler, by which circumstance from three to five persons were killed. This is the third or fourth accident of the kind which has occurred on the Western waters within the last two months. The destruction on board the Helen M'Gregor dwells in the memory of every one: the number of lives lost on board the William Tell, on the 16th of March, near Red River, was four or five. Something must be speedily done to prevent the recurrence of such distressing accidents, or the owners of Steamboat property will become bankrupts.—Bost. Gaz.
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Mouth Of The Ohio
Event Date
15th Ult.
Outcome
3 to 5 persons killed
Event Details
The Steamboat Huntress, on her way from New Orleans, burst her boiler. This is the third or fourth such accident on the Western waters within the last two months, following the destruction on board the Helen M'Gregor and 4 or 5 lives lost on board the William Tell on the 16th of March near Red River.