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The Fever, Chapter 1: A killer sails into port

One hundred fifty years ago, a plague later dubbed “The Destroyer” would claim thousands of lives, bringing Norfolk and Portsmouth to their knees.

The Benjamin Franklin detoured toward Portsmouth on June 7, 1855, for repairs. The vessel bore cargo that residents of Portsmouth and Norfolk would soon come to fear. (Courtesy of the Mariners' Museum)
The Benjamin Franklin detoured toward Portsmouth on June 7, 1855, for repairs. The vessel bore cargo that residents of Portsmouth and Norfolk would soon come to fear. (Courtesy of the Mariners’ Museum)
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One hundred fifty years ago, a plague later dubbed "The Destroyer" would claim thousands of lives, bringing Norfolk and Portsmouth to their knees.

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