Explosion on City of Madison Tears Through Mississippi River Wreck
A massive explosion on the Mississippi River near Vicksburg destroyed the City of Madison, killing and wounding many aboard. The ship carried large quantities of ordnance and ammunition, with casualties including crew, officers, and loading detail, as witnesses described a deadly blast that shattered the vessel and surrounding area.
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