1869 — Jan 13, steamer Glide boiler explosion/fire, MS Riv. ~57M above New Orleans, LA –15-16

–15-16 Blanchard estimate.****
— 16 Morning Star and Catholic Messenger, New Orleans. “Editorial and…” 1-24-1869, p. 5.
— 15 Berman, Bruce D. Encyclopedia of American Shipwrecks. 1972, p. 170.
— 15 Lytle and Holdcamper. Merchant Steam Vessels of the [U.S.] 1807-1868. 1952, p. 264.
— 15 Way’s Packet Directory, 1848-1994…Steamboats…MS River System. 1994, 189
— 13 New Orleans Crescent. “Lawrence Ruddy.” 1-19-1869, p. 1.
–10-12 New Orleans Crescent. “Steamboat Explosion. The Glide a Total Loss.” 1-14-1869, 1.*
— 10 Cairo Evening Bulletin, IL. “Steamboat Explosion.” 1-16-1869, p. 1.**
— 8-10 Semi-Weekly Wisconsin, Milwaukee. “Steamboat Explosion,” Jan 23, 1869, p. 1.
— 5-6 Instantly. Boston Post. “Boiler Explosion.” 1-14-1869, p. 2.

*Represents 8-10 said to have died at the time and two who died shortly thereafter in the Charity Hospital or on the way into the Hospital. (Several others said thought to be mortally wounded.)

** The Cairo Bulletin cites “A special dispatch from New Orleans, under date of 13th….” And notes ten lives lost “thus far.”

***Blanchard on date of explosion: Some reporting has it that the Glide exploded “about midnight.” That was the night of Jan 12. Thus, some reports date the explosion the night of Tuesday the 12th, while others note it early morning Wednesday the 13th. Pilot P. F. Sutherland, stated that the explosion did not take place until shortly after he came on duty at midnight. Additionally, the pilot of the Powell, Mr. O’Donnell, was quoted in New Orleans Republican to the effect that his boat had been passed by the Glide “between twelve and one o’clock.” This was prior to the explosion. Thus the explosion should be dated Jan 13.

****Blanchard on fatalities: The New Orleans Morning Star and Catholic Messenger of Jan 24, reports that a recent death made the death toll sixteen – unfortunately without providing a name. This report strikes us as credible, however, in that we have compiled at the end of the “Narrative Information” section below a list of fifteen people who died from injuries after being brought to New Orleans.

The immediate reports of the explosion note a range of from five to ten immediate deaths, with Captain Muse reportedly estimating eight to ten. We note below the names of three people who were reported as missing. We have not found, however, any reporting on bodies recovered from the river. But given the widespread reporting of at least several deaths at the site of the explosion it seems credible that at least one person died at the time.

We also list below the names of three men who were said to be badly scalded and hospitalized, which even today [2020] is a serious condition. Thus if one or more people were killed at the time of the explosion, or if one or more of the three badly scalded men, whose ultimate fate we have been unable to determine, did die, then the statement in the Morning Star and Catholic Messenger as to sixteen deaths, would be accurate.

Narrative Information

Lytle and Holdcamper: “Glide…232 [tons]…exploded…1 13 1869…New Orleans, La. …15 [lives lost].”

Way on the Glide: Sternwheel steamer, built in Murrysville, WV, in 1863, at 232 tons. “Exploded boilers 50 miles above New Orleans in mid-December 1868 with loss of 15 lives. She was on her way to Shreveport…” (Way 1994, p. 189.)

Newspaper

Jan 13, Boston Post: “New Orleans, Jan. 13. – The stern wheel steamboat Glide hence for Red river, ran aground and exploded her boiler, about midnight, last night, about fifty miles above this city. She was burned to the water’s edge and is a total loss. Five or six persons were killed instantly or died since, and twenty-five injured, several of them fatally. The steamers J. G. Blackford and Thomas Powell, reached the scene in about 30 minutes and rescued the survivors, who were brought to this city by the Governor Allen. The Governor Allen also brought the officers and crew of the stern wheel steamer Idaho, which sunk in the Ouachita River, Sunday last. The Idaho and cargo were a total loss, but no lives were lost. The loss on the Glide is $25,000.” (Boston Post. “Boiler Explosion.” 1-14-1869, p. 2.)

Jan 13: “A special dispatch from New Orleans, under date of 13th, says that the stern-wheel steamer Glide, hence on Tuesday evening [12th] for Red River, exploded her port boiler about fifty miles above the city, and subsequently taking fire, was totally destroyed. The number of lives thus far reported lost is ten, and about twenty-five others were scalded so dangerously that most of them will die. They were brought back here on the steamer Gov. Allen and carried to the charity hospital [13th] where two have since died. The captain, two clerks and first engineer were all badly injured. The second engineer is missing. Maj. Marston, first infantry, one of the passengers narrowly escaped death [died later].

“The Glide was built at Pittsburg, six months since.” [Way wrote she was built in Murrysville, WV, in 1863.] (Cairo Evening Bulletin, IL. “Steamboat Explosion.” 1-16-1869, p. 1, column 2.)

Jan 14, New Orleans Crescent: “The steamer Glide, Captain J. F. Muse, which left here last Tuesday evening for Grand Ecore; exploded her larboard boiler about midnight near Valcour Aimee crossing. Shortly after the explosion the boat took fire and was totally destroyed. It is supposed that some eight or ten of the passengers and crew were killed, and some twenty or thirty more severely injured by being scalded.

“The steamer Glide had been running along with the steamer J. G. Blackford, which left here at the same time for Bayou Courtableau, and had just passed up a short time before the explosion. The steamers J. G. Blackford and Thomas Powell reached the scene of disaster shortly after the explosion took place, and took on board the passengers who were in danger from the flames which were then making rapid progress. At the time the explosion took place the Glide was in the middle of the river, and there was no possible chance for the passengers to save themselves had not the above named steamers come to the rescue.

“The steamer Gov. Allen, Capt. Tobin, from Ouachita river, bound to this port, reached the scene about 2 o’clock yesterday and took from steamers Blackford and Thos. Powell all the injured and brought them to the city.

“The following is a list of the injured brought down by the steamer Gov. Allen:

Capt. J. F. Muse, steamer Glide, head and shoulders badly scalded.
John Anderson, first engineer, horribly scalded from head to feet.
Thos. Clements, first pilot, left arm pretty badly scalded and bruised.
Geo. Moore, pilot, badly scalded. [also reported as Charley Moore.]
Chas. Conklin, mate, seriously scalded.
Steward named Nat Given, terribly scalded and not expected to live.
Major M. R. Marston, 1st U.S. Infantry, badly scalded on feet, hands, breast and face.
A son and nephew of ex-Gov. Wells were both slightly injured.
Mr. Richardson, badly scalded.
Jan. Middleton, one of the owners of steamer Glide, scalded on face and hands.
Eli Jerold, pilot, fatally injured.
Lawrence Ruddy, engineer, injuries fatal.
Martin Hines, deck hand, mortally injured.
Peter Logan, deck hand, badly scalded.
Michael Roach, deck hand, injuries fatal.
Geo. Sloan, injuries fatal.
John Dempsey, badly scalded.
Walter Allen, colored, died at Charity Hospital.

“The following are missing:

Kelly, second engineer, supposed to be killed.
One cabin boy, name not known.

“Some of the passengers who were but slightly injured, went on board the Blackford and continued their journey up the river.

“One of the passengers, Geo. Stone, was thrown by the explosion amongst a number of mules that formed a part of the cargo. The animals were rendered furious by fright and pain, and before he could be rescued from them, the unfortunate man received many kicks. It addition to this he was badly scalded.

“The Glide was built in Pittsburg in 1863, was of 253 [? unclear] burden, and considered very fast. She was valued at $25,000. She is of course a total loss. She had on board considerable freight and 75 head of mules, all of which were lost.

“We notice that Major Geo. Marston (not Mr. Marsden, the well known druggist, as an evening contemporary [newspaper] yesterday stated), was badly burnt. He was taken to his residence on Camp street, where he now lies. His condition we have not learned.

“A visit to the Charity Hospital, at 9 o’clock last night, gave us the following additional particulars relative to the sufferers from the disaster who had been taken care of at that institution:

Ward 1 – Michael Roach, very badly burned, and, in the opinion of Dr. Smythe, who is attending all the patients, will not recover.

Ward 3 – John Dempsey, burned on the hand; will recover.

Ward 4½ Capt. James Middleton, owner of the boat, burned on the hand badly and slightly on the face; will recover.

Ward 5 – Peter Leggin, very badly burned on the body; recovery extremely doubtful.

Ward 4 ½ — Martin Hines, died shortly after he was admitted.

A negro man died as he was being carried in the gate of the hospital.

Ward 4½ — Eli G. Jerold, pilot of the boat, badly burned on the body and on the throat, and on the hands and feet.

Ward 8 – Pat Flaherty, scalded on the face, hands, one side, feet and legs; will recover.

Ward 9 – Elias Rudder, very badly scalded on the face and body; will not recover.

Geo. Stone, badly burned on the shoulder and arms, and kicked in the face by a mule on the boat; will probably die.”

(New Orleans Crescent, LA. “Steamboat Explosion. The Glide a Total Loss.” 1-14-1869, p. 1.)

Jan 14, Cincinnati Commercial: “New Orleans….We glean the following particulars, relative to the explosion of the Glide, from the Times, of Thursday [14th]: …. James Middleton, who is put down as the owner of the ill-fated boat, received the fewest injuries. According to his account, the boat was proceeding quietly on her way, when she struck the bar, which caused the explosion. He was at the time asleep, as well as almost every one else except the regularly appointed watch. John Dempsey was also able to converse about the disaster. He, too, was asleep at the time of the accident, and knew nothing of what had happened until he was thrown from his berth. He then suffered for a moment the torture inflicted by the steam, until he could decide which way to move to escape from his horrid situation. Just as he was about jumping overboard he discovered that the Gov. Allen was coming to their assistance. We regret to announce the death of Thos. W. Shepherd, an exempt member of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 3, and bar-keeper of the ill-fated steamer. He died at his residence, on Mandeville street, yesterday morning, of the injuries received by the explosion. His brother, George Shepherd, and assistant bar-keeper, was taken out of the ash-pan after the explosion, and is (as we write) momentarily expected to share his fate. He leaves, besides his aged parents, a wife and child to mourn his loss….Walter Allen, colored, one of the wounded, a passenger, died while being carried to the hospital. Martin Hines has also died. P. F. Sutherland, who was pilot of the ill-fated Glide, and on watch at the time of the explosion, informs us that the statement of one of the sufferers about the boat having struck on a bar, is incorrect. Mr. Sutherland states positively, and, if necessary, is willing to declare on oath, that the Glide did not strike anything at the time of the accident. Mr. Sutherland escaped unhurt, and came down on the Gov. Allen with those who received injuries. Up to 9 o’clock last night no other deaths had taken place, but Eli Jerold, one of the pilots, was said to be dying, and it was thought he could not survive the night. Laurence Ruddy, the engineer, was also reported dying.” (Cincinnati Commercial, OH. “River and Steamboat News….Compiled from Our Exchanges.” 1-19-1869, p. 7.)

Jan 14, Savannah Morning News: “New Orleans, Jan. 14. – The Clerk [L.W. Clayton], Pilot and Mate [Charles Conklin] of the steamer Glide, have died of injuries received by the explosion. Several other deaths occurred among the wounded that were taken to the hospitals.” (Savannah Morning News, GA. “From New Orleans.” 1-15-1869, p. 1.)

Jan 15, Memphis Daily Appeal: “Our dispatches of yesterday [14th] announced the explosion and total destruction of the steamer Glide, about fifty miles above New Orleans. Several lives were lost, among them, we are pained to record, that of George Wood, well known in this city [Memphis], where he has resided for some years. Mr. Wood was pilot on the Glide, and was, we believe, on watch at the time of the explosion. He received such injuries as caused his death in New Orleans yesterday morning. His remains will arrive by rail to-day. Mr. Wood was ever held in high esteem by his brother pilots, as well as by all who knew him, and the news of his sudden death filled them with regret. The Glide was a sternwheeler, commanded by Capt. J. F. Muse. Mr. L. W. Clayton was her clerk. She plied between New Orleans and Grand Ecore on Red River, and left New Orleans on her up trip on Tuesday last.” (Memphis Daily Appeal, TN. “Miscellaneous, 1-15-1869, p. 12.)

Jan 15, New Orleans Crescent: “The Two Messrs. Sheppard [Thomas and George], of this city, who lost their lives on the ill-fated steamer Glide, were buried yesterday evening from their late residence on Mandeville street, in the Third District. One of them was a member of one of our fire companies. As the funeral procession, which was very numerously attended, proceeded down Canal street, the rain fell in torrents, drenching the band and the gallant firemen who attended the double funeral. The two coffins were borne on trucks, a noble old horse, stalking between the two, looking as sorrowful as possible. They were followed by a long string of carriages, containing he relatives, connections and friends of the lamented deceased.” (New Orleans Crescent. “Local Intelligence. The Two Messrs. Sheppard…” 1-15-1869, p. 1.)

Jan 15, New Orleans Crescent: “Further Particulars Regarding the Injured. – The following is a list of those persons who, wounded in the explosion of the steamer Glide, have since died. An inquest has been held upon all of them, and the same verdict – accidental burning, of course – returned in every case:

Joseph M. Anderson, chief engineer of the boat, a native of Alabama, aged 36 years. This man died as his residence, No. 123 Jackson Street, on Wednesday [Jan 13], about 1 A.M.

George A. Woods, pilot, a native of Tennessee, aged 38 years. He died at 98 Rampart street.

Brevet Major M. R. Marston, United States army, passenger, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 33 years. He died at 217 Camp street.

Martin Haines, deck hand, a native of Ireland, aged 30 years. Died at Charity Hospital.

Peter Logan, deck hand, a native of Ireland, aged 40 years. Died at Charity Hospital.

Walter Allen, colored, passenger, aged 26 years. Died at Charity Hospital.

Michael Roche, deck hand, a native of Ireland, aged 50 years, died at the Charity Hospital.

George Sloan, deck hand, a native of Ireland, aged 37 years, Charity Hospital.

Eli Gerrald, pilot, a native of Mississippi, aged 40 years, Charity Hospital.

“The following is the list of the wounded now living and taken care of at the Charity Hospital:

James Middleton, owner of the boat, doing well.
Lawrence Ruddy, right low, no hopes.
Patrick Flaherty, some hopes.
John Dempsey, doing well.

“Thus it will be seen that of all whom we yesterday morning announced would probably die, but one is now alive, Lawrence Ruddy, and it is not expected that he will last much longer.” (New Orleans Crescent. “The Steamboat Explosion.” 1-15-1869, p. 1.)

Jan 15, New Orleans Republican: “….The following details published last evening are furnished by C. J. O’Donnell, pilot of the Thomas Powell….

“On the night of the twelfth, between twelve and one o’clock, while we were lying at the Bay Tree Landing, fifty-seven miles above New Orleans, we were passed by the Red River steamer, Glide, Captain Muse, upward bound and three miles above Valcour Ames. Shortly afterward, and while making her crossing for College Point, and when in the middle of the river, not aground as reported – she exploded her boiler with a very loud noise. I at once gave the alarm on board of the Powell, and we immediately cast off and made for the wreck, which in a few minutes was all ablaze….

“Next morning, while on our down trip, we picked up in the river, two deckhands – John Hays and Frank Duffy – from the Glide, who had remained clinging to the bow of the wreck until daylight, when they were rescued by a colored man in a skiff.

“The wreck of the Glide, did not touch any bank as reported, until she had drifted to the foot of ‘Grand View Reach’ seven miles below, at J. Lebourgeois’s plantation, where she now lies….”
(New Orleans Republican. “Explosion of the Glide.” 1-15-1969, pp. 1-2.)

Jan 15, New Albany Daily Ledger, IN: “….The following is the list of persons wounded and missing by the explosion of the Glide above New Orleans, Tuesday night [12th]: [For clarity and ease of reading we break paragraph form into separate lines.]

L. W. Clayton, first clerk; [reported elsewhere that 1st Clerk was killed]
Thomas E. Clements, second clerk;
Geo. Wood, pilot; [reported elsewhere that he was killed]
Charles Conklin, mate; [reported elsewhere that he was killed]
Thomas and George Shepherd, barkeepers; [reported elsewhere that they were killed]
John Anderson, engineer; [reported elsewhere that he was killed]
Henry Bruner, steward. [reported that steward “Nat” not expected to live]
Wm. Richardson…badly scalded;
James Kerr, Jr…badly scalded;
Major McMarston [Marston], U.S.A., badly scalded; [died in New Orleans]
Eli Jerrold, pilot…missing; [reported elsewhere that he was killed]
Martin Hind [Haines?]…missing; [not reported among injured; presumed dead]
Currey Ford…missing; [not reported among injured; presumed dead]
Peter Logan…missing; [died Charity Hospital in New Orleans]
Capt. Muse…owner…slightly injured only.
Jas. Middleton…owner…slightly injured only.
John Dempsey, deckhand…slightly injured only.”

(New Albany Daily Ledger, IN. “River News.” 1-15-1869, p. 3.

Jan 16, Flake’s Daily Bulletin, Galveston, TX: “….It is supposed that some eight or ten of the passengers and crew were killed, and some twenty or thirty more severely injured by being scalded….

“The following is a list of the injured brought down by the steamer Gov. Allen:

Capt. J. F. Muse, steamer Glide, head and shoulders badly scalded.
W. Clayton, first clerk, badly scalded; not expected to live.
Charlie Moore, second clerk, scalded.
John Anderson, first engineer, horribly scalded from head to feet.
Thos. Clements, first pilot, left arm pretty badly scalded and bruised.
Geo. Moore, pilot, badly scalded.
Chas. Conklin, mate, seriously scalded.
Steward named Nat. Given terribly scalded and not expected to live.
Major M. R. Marston, 1st U.S. Infantry, badly scalded on the feet, hands, breast and face.
A son and nephew of ex-Gov. Wells were both slightly injured.
Mr. Richardson, badly scalded.
Jas. Middleton, one of the owners of the steamer Glide, scalded on the face and hands.
Eli Jerrold [or Jerold], pilot, fatally injured.
Lawrence [or Elias] Ruddy [or Rudder], engineer, injuries fatal.
Martin Hines, deck hand, mortally injured.
Peter Logan [or Liggin], deck hand, badly scalded…injuries probably fatal.
Michael Roach, deck hand, injuries fatal.
Geo. Sloan, injuries fatal.
John Dempsey, badly scalded.
Walter Allen, colored, died at Charity Hospital.

The following are missing:

Kelly, second engineer, supposed to be killed.
One cabin boy, name not known….

“A negro man died as was being carried in the gate of the hospital….” (Flake’s Daily Bulletin, Galveston, TX. “Explosion of the Steamer Glide – Full Particulars.” 1-16-1869, p. 3.)

Jan 16: “The charred hull of a steamboat, supposed to be that of the ill-fated Glide, floated by New Orleans on the 16th.” (Pittsburgh Gazette, PA. “River News.” 1-22-1869, p. 3.)

Jan 17: “Lawrence Ruddy, another victim of the Glide disaster, and second engineer of the ill-starred boat, died on Sunday at the Charity Hospital, making in all thirteen deaths thus far reported. Deceased was a Pennsylvanian by birth and nineteen years of age.” (New Orleans Crescent. “Lawrence Ruddy.” 1-19-1869, p. 1.)

Jan 20: “Mr. P. F. Sutherland, the only surviving pilot of the unfortunate steamer Glide, makes the following statement in reference to the disaster.

“I was one of the pilots of the Glide at the time of her explosion. Left the wharf at New Orleans on Tuesday evening, the 12th inst., at about 5 o’clock, with some passengers and an assorted cargo, bound for Grand Ecore.

Nothing unusual occurred until we arrived at grand View Reach. I was on watch at the time, coming on duty at 12 o’clock, mid-night, at the heard of he Reach. The explosion occurred just above Valcourain’s place about fifty-seven miles above New Orleans. The boat was about the middle of the river, running along under her usual speed, striking no bar or any other obstruction. I heard that the port boiler only exploded. After the explosion the steamer took fire and burnt to the water’s edge.

We had three licensed pilots on board – the other two pilots, George A. Woods and Eli Jerrold are dead. Several steamers left port with us, the Blackford keeping in close proximity to us. Our boat stopped at the foot of Washington street and took on some salt, lying there some twenty minutes. While there the Blackford passed us, but we passed her again between 7 and 12 o’clock, my partner, Mr. Jerrold, remarking when I relieved him, that he had passed her and run her out of sight to which I made no reply! She could not have been far astern, however, as she came up with us shortly after the disaster.

I had made one trip on the Glide before this and noticed that we had made no faster time than on the previous trip. Heard no remarks made as to beating the other boat. Did not hear any safety valve blow off. Everything appeared to be going on smoothly and saw no indication of anything going wrong, and believe she was well managed and equipped.”

(Louisiana Democrat, Alexandria. “The Explosion of the Glide. Statement of the Only Surviving Pilot.” 1-20-1869, p. 2.)

Jan 24: “Up to the present time sixteen deaths have resulted from the explosion on the steamer Glide.” (Morning Star and Catholic Messenger, New Orleans. “Editorial and Other Items.” 1-24-1869, p. 5, col. 3.) [Does not name the most recent deceased.]

Summary of Deaths, including missing, from sources above.

Killed or Missing at time of explosion. (Five to Ten reported. )

1. Ford, Curry. Reported as missing.
2. Kelly, 2nd engineer.
3. Cabin boy, name not noted

Died in New Orleans from injuries.

1. Allen, Walter. Passenger/or fireman, 26. Died at gate of Charity Hospital, New Orleans.
2. Anderson, Joseph M. Chief engineer. Died from injuries in New Orleans; buried on 14th.
3. Bruning (Brunig), Henry A. Glide steward. Scalded; buried in New Orleans Jan 15.
4. Clayton, L. W., 40. Glide clerk. Died from injuries Jan 14 in New Orleans.
5. Conklin, Charles (from OH). Mate. Died from injuries about 7PM, 13th, New Orleans.
6. Gerrald, Eli. Pilot, 40. Died from injuries, Charity Hospital, New Orleans.
7. Haines (Hearles?), Martin. Deck hand, 30. Died at Charity Hospital, New Orleans.
8. Logan, Peter. Deck hand, 40. Died at Charity Hospital, New Orleans.
9. Marston, Brevet Major M. R., 33, from PA. Died from injuries in New Orleans.
10. Roche, Michael. Deck hand, 50. Died from injuries at Charity Hospital, New Orleans.
11. Ruddy, Lawrence, 19. 2nd engineer, died at the Charity Hospital, New Orleans, Jan 17.
12. Sheppard, George. Asst. bartender. Brother of Thomas. Died 13th pm; buried together in N.O.
13. Sheppard, Thomas. Bartender. Brother of George. Both buried together in New Orleans.
14. Sloan, George. Deck hand, 37. Died from injuries, Charity Hospital, New Orleans.
15. Wood, George A., 38. Pilot. Died from injuries in New Orleans about 11:00 pm on 13th.

Said to be badly scalded.

1. Dempsey, John. Badly scalded.
2. Moore, George (or Charlie). Badly scalded.
3. Richardson. A passenger; badly scalded. Taken to St. Charles Hotel.

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