An item dated Trieste,
Italy dated the
11th reported that the Austrian brig of war Triton exploded with as
result that 80 persons were killed wounded or missing. Her commanding officer
was during the disaster on shore.(1)
Note
1. The Tritone, oak-built, laid down at Venice, Italy in 1834, launched on 30
April 1836, as the San Marco in Venetian service 1848-1849, renamed Triton in
1849, sunk due to an ammunition explosion in 1859, a measurement of 391
tons, dimensions 32,0 x 8,8
metres, an armament of 12-21 guns and a crew numbering
100-111 men.
