Maryland Point, MD Steamer WAKEFIELD Explosion In Potomac, Oct 1892
THREE KILLED BY THE EXPLOSION.
Alexandria, Va., Oct. 30. -- The steamer WAKEFIELD of the Potomac River Line, while on her way up the river to-day and while off Maryland Point, blew a hole in her boiler where the steam chimney connects. The accident caused the death of three colored men and the seriousl injury of two others, all members of the crew. Engineer E. L. GERMOND was also painfully scalded about the hands and face.
There were about thirty passengers on board, but none of them was inured, nor was there much excitement among them. The United States steamer Jessamine brought the dead and injured and some of the passengers to Quantico, whence they were sent to this city by rail. The steamer was but slightly damaged, and a tug has been sent to tow her to his city.
The New York Times New York 1892-10-31
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!
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