The steam locomotive Best Friend of Charleston causes the first boiler explos...

June 17, 1831

Summary

The steam locomotive Best Friend of Charleston causes the first boiler explosion caused by a steam locomotive.

The steam locomotive Best Friend of Charleston causes the first boiler explosion caused by a steam locomotive.

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