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Capt Francis T Belt

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Capt Francis T Belt

Birth
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9 Apr 1852 (aged 34–35)
Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
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Jersey County, Illinois, USA
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At half past 7 o'clock, this a.m., the steamer Saluda laying at the wharf at this place, exploded, killing the captain, and from seventy-five to one hundred others, supposed to be mainly Morman emigrants. Many were blown into the river and not recovered.

Captain Belt was thrown ashore. Scene after the explosion beggars description.

Boat was a total loss.

Contributor: Member # 47526185
At half past 7 o'clock, this a.m., the steamer Saluda laying at the wharf at this place, exploded, killing the captain, and from seventy-five to one hundred others, supposed to be mainly Morman emigrants. Many were blown into the river and not recovered.

Captain Belt was thrown ashore. Scene after the explosion beggars description.

Boat was a total loss.

Contributor: Member # 47526185

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Was blown up on Steamer Salida while officiating in his capacity at Lexington, MO, Apr. 9, 1852.

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