Sinking of the Steamer Platts Valley Disaster Details
A detailed report outlines the sinking of the steamer Platts Valley eight miles below Vicksburg on Thursday evening. It describes rapid entry of water, heroic rescues by passengers and crew, Mrs. and others saving children and a horse, and loss of several passengers with many missing. The cargo valued around 610,000 and personal fortunes including a $12,000 to $19,000 sum are noted, along with eyewitness actions and the ship’s final fate.
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