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Oct. 1, 1838: First law in the U.S. to regulate steamboats takes effect

Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 by MC Staff

In this post, we mark the anniversary of the Coast Guard’s marine inspection program, which was the result of the Congressional Act of 1838.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
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