The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound

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 on board survived by clinging to bales of cotton. The incident would be the worst maritime disaster in Long Island history. Author Bill Bleyer presents the harrowing story of a ship's journey from glory to tragedy.

Author: Bill Bleyer
Publisher: History Press
Published: 05/01/2023
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.20w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781467150286
ISBN10: 1467150282
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,
- Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding | History
- History | United States | 19th Century