Steamboat_Jenny_Lind
The steamboat Jenny Lind was a ferry that exploded in San Francisco Bay on April 11, 1853 while on course to San Francisco from Alviso, California, killing many residents of Alviso and San Jose. The boiler exploded as the steamboat passed the Redwood City inlet (about 37.54°N 122.18°W), minutes after dinner was called for the passengers.[1] The worst of the casualties were among the women and children who were seated first at dinner. At least 31 people were killed.[2]