Historical Events tagged with "upshur"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Gun Explosion on USS Princeton Pleasure Cruise
February 28th, 1844 181 years ago
A tragic explosion occurred aboard the steam warship USS Princeton during a governmental pleasure cruise on the Potomac River, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including Secretary of State Abel Upshur. President John Tyler was on board at the time of the explosion but escaped injury. The innovative ship had previously been celebrated for its technical advancements.
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