NAVY
LOSES BOAT IN CHICAGO
Blast in
River Kills Sailor
CHICAGO,
Ill.—A Navy patrol boat exploded while moored in the Chicago River two days ago.
The blast killed one sailor and injured four others. Three other craft caught
fire in the explosion, but fire boats from the city and coast guard along with
navy men were able to save those craft. The one-hundred-and-two-foot patrol
boat sank after the explosion. Windows in several nearby buildings were
shattered by the blast. The injured sailors were taken to navy and marine
hospitals. The body of the sailor was recovered after the river was dragged. The
names of the injured and killed would be released after next of kin have been
notified, the navy public relations office said.
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