2 Replies Latest reply on May 21, 2020 11:21 AM by Karen Stone

Seeking investigation of collision on Potomac River

Karen Stone May 14, 2020 1:17 PM

I have a report to the National Board of Steamboat Inspectors from the Third District (Baltimore) in October 1865 referencing their investigation into a collision on the Potomac River in April of that year, the result of which was that the pilots of both vessels lost their licenses. I am researching the incident, which involved the steamer Massachusetts and a coal barge named Black Diamond. Both were in the service of the Quarter Master at the time. I would like to see the records of the investigation but have been unable to locate any of the records of the Third District or any other of the Steamboat Inspection Boards. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Seeking investigation of collision on Potomac River

Jason Atkinson May 21, 2020 9:49 AM (in response to Karen Stone)

Dear Ms. Stone,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched the National Archives Catalog and located Statistics and Reports Concerning Casualties, 1934 - 1942 (documenting 1832 - 1942) and Index to Casualties Described in the Annual Reports, 1852 - 1911 in the Records of the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation (Record Group 41) that may include information concerning the collision. However, Record Group 41 does not have the investigation files for this incident. There may be additional information in the Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General (Record Group 92). For more information about these records, please contact the National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference (RDT1) via email at archives1reference@nara.gov.

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  Karen Stone May 21, 2020 11:21 AM (in response to Jason Atkinson)
  
  Thanks Jason, I appreciate your help.
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