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Cincinnati, OH Rob Roy Towboat Sinks, May 1895

Posted January 23rd, 2008 by Linda Horton

THE ROB ROY

Tow Boat Sinks at Cincinnati---Some Narrow Escapes.

CINCINNATI, May 11.----The tow boat Rob Roy, sunk at the foot of Vine street early this morning. Captain H. M. McMann and his wife and children, who live on the boat, had a narrow escape from death, and William Lyons, the night watchman, also came very near drowning.

The cause of the accident is a mystery. The boat tied up at 8 o'clock last night and [illegible] the captain and crew [illegible last line].

Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, IN 11 May 1895
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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