An edition of Explosion on the Potomac (2013)
Explosion on the Potomac
the 1844 calamity aboard the USS Princeton
By Kerry S. Walters
Publish Date
2013
Publisher
The History Press
Language
eng
Pages
127
Description:
"Chronicles the 1844 explosion on the Potomac River of the USS Princeton that killed two members of President John Tyler's cabinet and many others, even as it explores the consequences of this national tragedy"--
subjects: Explosion, 1844, Explosions, History, Friends and associates, Disasters, Presidents, Biography, Politicians, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Princeton (Frigate), Politicians, united states, Presidents, united states, Tyler, john, 1790-1862, Political aspects
People: John Tyler (1790-1862)
Places: Potomac River, United States
Times: 19th century