The Unfortunate J.C. Rawn, Part 2 - The Waterways Journal
Two boilers on the steamer JC Rawn exploded on December 7, 1939, destroying the forward part of the boat and leaving the pilothouse dangling.
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Two boilers on the steamer JC Rawn exploded on December 7, 1939, destroying the forward part of the boat and leaving the pilothouse dangling.
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