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The Domino Incident on U.S.S. Cairo by Bob Andrepont is a document available to read on EtoBox.

On November 17, 1862, Third Assistant Engineer George Aiken of the USS Cairo left his post in the engine room to play dominos, neglecting his duties of monitoring steam pressure. Fireman Andrew Lusk noticed the rising steam pressure and was able to locate another engineer to adjust the pressure before an explosion occurred. Aiken was found playing dominos unaware of the near disaster, and was suspended from duty by the furious captain. Lusk was praised for his actions that averted tragedy and was later prom

Author

Bob Andrepont

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