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The Daily Dispatch: June 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Burning of the Glen Cove. --The alarm of fire about half-past 11 o'clock on Saturday night, was found to be caused by a bright light in the direction of Rocketts, which, we regret to say, was produced by the burning of the favorite little river steamer Glen Cove. By the time the alarm had become general, and the fire apparatus had made its appearance, the destructive element had gotten such headway that it was found impossible to stay the ravages of the flames, and all the upper wood workm the burning steamer fell on the long shed used by the Glen Cove, which, quickly igniting, set fire also to the sheds owned by the Baltimore Steamboat Company, all of which were consumed or rendered unfit for use. The roofs of several houses in Rocketts also took fire, but were put out in time to prevent any damage. The Glen Cove was about six years old, a great favorite with the travelling public, being staunch and swift. The destruction of the aft part of the boat is very thorough and compl