Report regarding the USS Bennington
Subject(s): Bennington (Gunboat No. 4), Boilers, Boilers--Law and legislation, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, United States. Navy, United States. Navy. Pacific Squadron, Wade, Charles T., 1879-1942, Yates, Alexander Fred Hammon, 1879-, Young, Lucien, 1852-1912
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The Department of the Navy has considered the Court of Inquiry findings regarding the Bennington explosion, agreeing with most points except that the Bennington was in excellent condition. The explosion was partially caused by neglect and improper maintenance of at least one boiler valve. The actions of all men during the disaster are commended.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-08-29
Creator(s)
Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
7
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Report regarding the USS Bennington. [August 29, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o281055. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921. Report regarding the USS Bennington. [29 Aug. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o281055.
APA:
Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921., [1905, August 29]. Report regarding the USS Bennington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o281055.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
