Disaster on the Potomac : the last run of the steamboat Wawaset / Alvin F. Oickle.

Author/creator Oickle, Alvin F.
Format Book
Publication InfoCharleston, SC : History Press, 2009.
Description127 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Subjects
Wawaset (Steamboat)
Fires--Potomac River. --History. --19th century.
Disasters--Potomac River. --History. --19th century.
Ships--Fires and fire prevention. --Potomac River. --History. --19th century.
Steamboats--Potomac River. --History. --19th century.
Potomac River--History. --19th century.
Washington Region--History. --19th century.

Contents Boarding for an excursion -- Down the Potomac -- Fire!!! -- Disaster on the Potomac -- The body count continues -- What went wrong? -- Who was at fault? -- The years after -- Appendix A: Passengers on the Wawaset -- Appendix B: The steamship inspection service report.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2009043988
ISBN9781596298132
ISBN1596298138

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F187.P8 O385 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold