On this day in the Civil War, the Federal steamers, George Peabody and West Point, collide in the Potomac River. 83 people are killed in the accident.
Federal Steamer (Circa 1864)
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
August 13, 1862
Posted: August 13, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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