Disastrous fire on steam boat Lexington ?
Disastrous fire on steam boat Lexington in Long Island Sound on January 13 1840 killing all but 4 of its 143 passengers. The Lexington has previously been owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt and was the fastest ship on the New York to Boston route. LC-USZC4-310
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10655278
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45198021
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Mary Evans / Everett Collection
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