The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound
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Originally commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt as he built his maritime empire in New York, the Steamboat Lexington eventually became the most prestigious steamship on the heavily trafficked Long Island Sound... But in 1840 a fire broke out on the ship, igniting poorly placed bales of cotton which destroyed the ship in minutes. Emergency rafts sank and rescue boats were unable to reach the ship in time. Only four among the over one hundred and forty...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1467150282
ISBN13:9781467150286
Release Date:May 2023
Publisher:History Press
Length:208 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 8.7"
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