While the earthquakes were occurring, the brand - new steamboat New Orleans was cruising down the Ohio River toward the Mississippi ​ — destination New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tajā laikā jaunuzbūvēts tvaikonis New Orleans kuģoja pa Ohaio upi Misisipi virzienā. Tas bija devies ceļā uz Ņūorleānu Luiziānā.