Maritime History of the Great Lakes
General Vance (Steamboat), exploded boiler, 25 Jun 1844
Description
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June 25 - Steamer VANCE, Woodwarth, master,, exploded her boilers at Windsor C.W.; five liuves lost, vessel 75 tons, eight years old; $4,000.
      Lake Disasters in 1844
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      February 8, 1845

Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: exploded boiler
Lives: 5
Hull damage: $4,000
Date of Original
1844
Subject(s)
Steamboats
General Vance (Steamboat)
Local identifier
McN.W.10596
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Windsor
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 42.30008 Longitude: -83.01654
Donor
William R. McNeil
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General Vance (Steamboat), exploded boiler, 25 Jun 1844