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Domestic News April 14, 1845

American Republican And Baltimore Daily Clipper

Baltimore, Maryland

What is this article about?

Further details on the steamboat Swallow disaster from New York papers: 13 bodies recovered out of 231 passengers, 204 rescued, 14 missing including Mrs. Gelston of Schenectady. Pilot exculpated by coroner's inquest; New York legislature forms inquiry committee. List of recognized deceased includes Mrs. Conklin of Bennington, Vt., and others.

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THE STEAMBOAT DISASTER—FURTHER PARTICULARS.

We learn from the New York papers that thirteen bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the steamer Swallow, and that hopes are entertained that but few others were lost: The whole number of passengers who had paid their fare before the accident, was 231: of these 204 were rescued, which with the 13 bodies found, leaves 14 still missing, among whom is Mrs. Gelston, of Schenectady, only 23 years of age, and recently married. Some of the papers are very severe on the pilot of the boat for his supposed carelessness, but the coroner's inquest on the bodies recovered, exculpated him from blame. The legislature of N. York has raised a committee to inquire into all the facts. The following is a list of those found who have been recognized by their friends:-

Mrs. Conklin, of Bennington, Vt.; Mrs. Elizabeth Coffin, West Troy; Mrs. Louisa Coffin, do; Miss. Walker, of N. Y.; Miss L. Briggs, of Troy; Miss Torrey, of Pennsylvania: Mrs. Parker, of Utica; Two Misses Wood, of Albany; Mr. Wm. Davis do.; Miss Spencer of Troy; Mrs. Ann Lamberson, of Jamaica, L. I.; Mrs. Brewster, Mohawk Valley.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Shipping Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Steamboat Disaster Swallow Wreck Recovered Bodies Missing Passengers Pilot Inquest

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Gelston Mrs. Conklin Mrs. Elizabeth Coffin Mrs. Louisa Coffin Miss Walker Miss L. Briggs Miss Torrey Mrs. Parker Two Misses Wood Mr. Wm. Davis Miss Spencer Mrs. Ann Lamberson Mrs. Brewster

Where did it happen?

New York

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Primary Location

New York

Key Persons

Mrs. Gelston Mrs. Conklin Mrs. Elizabeth Coffin Mrs. Louisa Coffin Miss Walker Miss L. Briggs Miss Torrey Mrs. Parker Two Misses Wood Mr. Wm. Davis Miss Spencer Mrs. Ann Lamberson Mrs. Brewster

Outcome

13 bodies recovered; 204 passengers rescued; 14 still missing, including mrs. gelston; pilot exculpated by coroner's inquest; new york legislature raises committee to inquire into facts.

Event Details

Thirteen bodies recovered from the wreck of the steamer Swallow; total paying passengers 231, with 204 rescued and 14 missing; some papers criticize pilot's carelessness, but inquest clears him; list of recognized deceased provided.

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