Steamboats.com River Log
10 Sept. 00 to 24 Jan. 01
| Amber | 24/Jan/2001:04:33:50 | |
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how many poeple could go on the steamboats amber |
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| ben noyes | 19/Jan/2001:08:23:27 | |
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i like your sight alot. i'm doin a project in history over steam boats. if you could get me a picture of the boat's side and all the parts label i would be much aproved thanks |
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| tyler schultz | 17/Jan/2001:19:21:14 | |
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this is a great site- it is informative, interesting, and fun!thsanks for all of your help and insight- i am in 5th grade and am doing a paper for school-i don't think i have ever seen such a thorough website such as yours- all of the pictures and postcards and leters make it very personal-all the best and i will visit again- tyler |
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| Ally and Jessica | 16/Jan/2001:07:47:49 | |
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hello steamboats.com, we love your website SO Much and we visit it every day!!!! We have learned a lot from your website and weare thankful for all your help! Thanks so much steamboats.com!! MUCH LOVE, Ally and Jessica |
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| Donna Brockman | 15/Jan/2001:21:08:19 | |
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I have a question about a painting called the great steam boat race. The painting is of the Bell of Louisville, and the Delta Queen by C.W.Vittitow. If you have any information on this painting pleas Email at dbroc10027@aol. Thanks |
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| Steve Huffman | Dixie boat web site | 15/Jan/2001:18:36:41 |
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Greetings, I'm looking for information from anyone, about anything, regarding the sternwheel towboat Donald B. Especially anyone that may have worked the river for Standard Oil of Ohio, and may have info about the Donald B when it was known as the "Standard" (1923-1939). Since I'm the new owner of the boat, I do have some info from the previous owner, but I'm always looking for more historical stuff, especially stories and photos. A recent photo of the Donald B can be found here: http://www.geocities.com/towboat1923/donb1.jpg Thanks, -Steve Huffman Lamb, Indiana Ohio River mile 545.9 |
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| Barbara Bishop | 14/Jan/2001:10:45:35 | |
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Does anyone know where I can find pictures of civil war steamers? I am especially looking for a picture of the C. E. Hillman and Capt. James N. Corbett. |
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| Patricia Stanley | 13/Jan/2001:23:32:09 | |
| Steve Green | 13/Jan/2001:09:40:17 | |
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A few days ago I asked for information about a riverboat called the WILD WAGGONER. I've since found that the name was also spelled WILD WAGONER, and I was able to find good info at http://members.tripod.com/~Write4801/ riverboats/w-x-2.html#WWAGO. The reference there cites a book that may have a photo of the WILD WAGONER in it. The book is "Way's Packet Directory 1848-1994 : Passenger Steamboats of the Mississippi River System Since the Advent of Photography in Mid-Continent America" compiled by Frederick Way. Would any readers have a copy of this and be able to check to see if there is a picture of the WILD WAGONER? Thanks for any help on this. You can email me directly at traildriver@citlink.net. |
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| Chris | 12/Jan/2001:13:43:35 | |
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I dont have an answer to any of other peoples questions but I have one that i really need help with. Who are Marquis de Jouffroy d'Adams, Samuel Morey, William Symington, and Elijah Ormsbee? I have no clue on what these guys had to do w/steamboats but i ned info on them and fast. |
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| Rosemary G. Bailey | 10/Jan/2001:15:55:21 | |
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My mother always told me my maternal great grandfather was a steamboat captain. I even had a small, brass-bound, flower-embroidered packet in which he'd carried business cards. Census records for Catlettsburg, Ky gave his profession as "riverboat pilot." Is there a central, official Corps of Engineers or official agency of license registry that might give JOSEPH LYKINS (Likins)s date of testing, where and on what boats he served? Since retiring, this has been a great block in my genealogy. I once had the pleasure of credentialing media at four Great Steamboat Races, obtaining judges for the "MellerDrammer" contest during Delta Queen/Mississippi Queen race to Cincy, photographing John Wayne outside the Belle's pilot house, and, somewhere (I've GOT to find it) I have a photo of me at the Belle helm when I was photographing a crossing-guard cruise for AAA-Kentucky. Like Jane Curry's book: "I Have the River in my Blood" - or genes. So, busy running an 1888 country store, I ju |
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| Rosemary Gilllum Bai | 10/Jan/2001:15:52:58 | |
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My mother always told me my maternal great grandfather was a steamboat captain. I even had a small, brass-bound, flower-embroidered packet in which he'd carried business cards. Census records for Catlettsburg, Ky gave his profession as "riverboat pilot." Is there a central, official Corps of Engineers or official agency of license registry that might give JOSEPH LYKINS (Likins)s date of testing, where and on what boats he served? Since retiring, this has been a great block in my genealogy. I once had the pleasure of credentialing media at four Great Steamboat Races, obtaining judges for the "MellerDrammer" contest during Delta Queen/Mississippi Queen race to Cincy, photographing John Wayne outside the Belle's pilot house, and, somewhere (I've GOT to find it) I have a photo of me at the Belle helm when I was photographing a crossing-guard cruise for AAA-Kentucky. Like Jane Curry's book: "I Have the River in my Blood" - or genes. So, busy running an 1888 country store, I ju |
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| Tom | 10/Jan/2001:05:29:51 | |
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Can anyone tell me where and what the "headlines" on a steamboat are? Great website by the way. |
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| Steve Green | 09/Jan/2001:20:54:04 | |
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I thought perhaps I should be a little more specific in my query yesterday about the WILD WAGGONER. I'm not really looking for a detailed history of it but would like to know if it was well-known (i.e. is it listed at all in reference books?), what was its home port (if steamboats had home ports), was it primarily active on the Mississippi River or some other (the Ohio for instance?), was it a stern wheeler or sidewheeler, etc. I have encountered an oldtime fiddle tune called "The Wild Waggoner," so was surprised to discover that same was a steamboat (from Civil War diary reference). I would like enough information so I could mention the steamboat connection in passing in an article in which I mention the fiddle tune. Naturally, I am very curious too to know who the boat (and tune) might have been named for if that's not digging too deep. Anyway, thanks again for any help on this. |
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| Steve Green | 08/Jan/2001:23:50:13 | |
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Greetings! Terrific site! I wonder if any readers might have information, a picture, or could steer me toward a source for information about a boat called the WILD WAGGONER. I saw the name of it mentioned in a diary kept by a Civil War soldier. I believe he was on the Mississippi River at the time, ca. 1862. Another boat he mentioned seeing (passing) was the Ohio Belle, but it's the WILD WAGGONER that I'm quite interested in hearing about. I know nothing about it, so *anything* would be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all! |
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| Bonnie Smith | 08/Jan/2001:19:57:57 | |
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I was named for a paddlewheel steamboat that travelled the Cumberland River up to Nashville in the 1936 time period. Wyvonnia is so unusual, but I have never found the boat nor any information about it or the name. Can someone help me clear up this mystery? Thanks. Bonnie |
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| Jared Prochnow | 08/Jan/2001:13:37:28 | |
| Captain G. Alex Grie | Affordable Overnight Excursions | 06/Jan/2001:21:27:12 |
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Do you really want to experience an affordable paddlewheel excursion? Be our guest on an true paddlewheeler, Spirit of Peoria and join me on a two day two night trip to the historic Starved Rock State Park, only $290.00 inclusive per person. For more information check out www.spiritofpeoria.com Thanks, Captain G. Alex Grieves |
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| bonnie | 05/Jan/2001:13:47:36 | |
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looking for any information on a reuben neel pilot out of pittsburgh on coal shipments to new orleans. he was shipwrecked in 1823 and that is all the info i have. thaanks for any help bonnie |
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| JOSEPH HINGLE | 05/Jan/2001:13:40:06 | |
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I'M LOOKING FOR STEAMBOAT/PADDLEWHEEL MODELS. THE ONLY ONES I CAN FIND ON THE BOATS THEMSELVES ARE THE SMALL PLASTIC SOUVENIER TYPE. THANKS JOE |
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| Sydnye White | 05/Jan/2001:12:36:16 | |
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I am working on a documentary for National Geographic television about a group of people called the Floating Neutrinos who recently rafted down the Mississippi River. My producer would like to add a historical section including commerce and activities on the river during the 1800's. Do you know of any drawings or photographs that depict a very busy scene with lots of steamships or people in them. I am told there is a series of paintings of paddlewheel races on the Mississippi but have been unable to locate them. Any suggestions? |
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| bonnie | 29/Dec/2000:15:18:57 | |
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i am looking for information on a reuben neel pilot from pittsburgh to new orleans in 1823 shipwreck. any help is appreciated. |
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| lisa | 27/Dec/2000:09:51:02 | |
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I had always been interested in steamboats. Then a couple of years ago I treated myself -&- a friend to a cruise on the Mississippi Queen. We then went back the next year. Now I am going on my third cruise, but on the Delta Queen this year. There is nothing like steamboating! Plus the crew members are wonderful! Thanks guys! |
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| Kelly | 26/Dec/2000:20:24:38 | |
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Searching for info on sunken steamboats along the Missouri river, similar to the Arabian. |
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| j. scott pitts | 21/Dec/2000:23:02:29 | |
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nice to find this site.. i've recently gotten really interested in steam boats and their history, as i teach high school history as a side job. more importantly, i'm interested in either investing in or founding a steamboat business for both entertainment and historical preservation. i would be interested in knowing of different such businesses, crafts for sale, or builders who work in such endeavors. at this point all information is both helpful and appreciated..thank you for your time... jpscot@yahoo.com |
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| Bryan Stoltz | 20/Dec/2000:22:57:33 | |
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I was wanting to find a scaled replica of a paddlewheel boat. Could you point me to a vendor or website to start. Size about 2-3 feet long. Thanks, Bryan. (bstoltz75@aol.com) |
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| Peter J Meesey | 20/Dec/2000:08:05:24 | |
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As a grandson of Joseph Streckfus I am most interested in any information regarding the history of the Streckfus Steamer Corp, especially the early years. |
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| Sheri Baker | 18/Dec/2000:06:29:33 | |
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My father, LeRoy Beeler, was a deckhand and first mate on the original steamr Mark Twain which was built in the 1930's. Dad was from Prescott, WI which has a long, colorful past with the Mississippi River. Many men from Prescott worked on the River. I am looking for a picture of this Mark Twain (not the later vessels). If anyone knows of an online source, please contact me. Many thanks. |
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| Bob Plummer | 16/Dec/2000:02:32:48 | |
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Interesting. Is your site about steamships in general, i.e. throughout the US, or just a particular area? Gloucester, Va is having their 350th celebration this year and I am doing some work on Steamers that landed in Gloucester. The mariners museum in Newport News has some interesting pictures and books written by some locals have some interesting stories. Are you interesting in my five pages covering Steamers in Gloucester, Va? |
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| Walter Stein | 15/Dec/2000:13:22:51 | |
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Interested in side-wheeler FANNIE DUGAN, named after my great aunt, Mary Frances (Fannie) Dugan Adams, Portsmouth, Ohio. Any information appreciated. |
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| Nori | Steamboats | 15/Dec/2000:10:31:07 |
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Dear Dudley, thank you so much for your interesting guestbook signature. I also believe i've had past lives on steamboats and probably most steamboat lovers do, even if they keep quite about it. That's part of the fun of loving steamboats: you may have ended one of your past lives in an explosion on one! Searching the Fred Way directory: There is no boat named "Levey Belle," but what about a boat called "Lettie" built in 1882, 85 feet long, ran E. Liverpool to New Cumberland one day, then New Cumberland - Steubenville next day. Instead of Stanton, the boat's captain was Capt. T.R. Staney, 1888 - 1890. I hope this helps. Steamboat history is a little sketchy right now, it needs a lot more research. Sincerely, Nori (webmaster) |
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| Sam Rhoades | 13/Dec/2000:14:02:16 | |
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Hello...Just got off the boat in Galveston after a ride from New Orleans to attend the Dickens on the Strand Festival...This trip on the Delta Queen was our 5th since July 1999...Really nice to have a website like this so I can get back on the boat any time I want now... |
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| shelby louden | 13/Dec/2000:12:15:54 | |
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I just found this website while sitting here on a snowy day waiting for four o'clock to come. It is nice to hear some stories of when Pappy was on the DQ. We surely miss him, but he's at teh wheel of that big steamboat in the sky. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! |
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| Cora Bloom | 13/Dec/2000:10:50:11 | |
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I am writing a report about steamboats and need to know what cargo riverboats carried. If anyone can help I would sure appreciate it. All I have been able to find is that steamboats carried passengers. Cora |
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| David B. Coakley | 05/Dec/2000:05:59:40 | |
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The site is very interesting. I would like to know how efficient stern paddlewheel towboats are compared to propeller driven towboats for pushing barges. Anyone out there with info on this subject? Dave |
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| Dudley Delany | Edgar Cayce's MS Treatment | 02/Dec/2000:15:22:37 |
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Hi! Thank you for a beautiful website! I believe that I had a previous lifetime in the 1800's as, among other things, a locomotive engineer and a Mississippi steamboat man. In particular, the name Bill Bradley comes to mind, as does a boat called the Levey Belle. A boat owner by the name of Mr. Stanton also seems to be involved. Can anyone tell me anything about the boat or these men? Very sincerely, Dudley Delany |
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| jim hill | 30/Nov/2000:14:45:32 | |
| Is anyone working on the steamboats of the Ocklawaha River in Florida?? | ||
| Nori | First Steamboat | 30/Nov/2000:12:39:55 |
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Hi John, thank you for visiting and requesting info. about John Fitch. Link to the URL above (http://www.steamboats.com/research/1stboat.html) for info. about the earliest steamboats. There's a lot of debate on this topic, so if you want to add more reserach about Fitch to that page - or if you have a different opinion or more info. -- then by all means, send it in. Our engineers will add your comments to that page. -nori |
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| John | 29/Nov/2000:19:43:40 | |
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The name of our school is John Fitch Elementry and we are celebrating John Fitch's birthday and we have been researching his steamboat and any information we can find out about both him and his steamboat. Thanks for the photos. |
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| none | 24/Nov/2000:10:35:41 | |
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we like steamboatas. they are cool. steamboats rock the world!!! |
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| Bill | 22/Nov/2000:18:45:14 | |
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Perhaps someone can lend their expertise or suggest someone who can answer this question: Although many people had a hand in inventing the steamboat before Fulton, he got credit for making the first. I'm trying to make link to Fulton's ability to market his product (-&- use public relations) as the reason he's forever enshrined in our history books. Any thoughts?? Thanks, Bill |
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| charlie | charlies page | 21/Nov/2000:10:19:28 |
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this page really sux u dont wanna go to it why do u wanna sign the guestbook are u an idiot |
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| Brian | 16/Nov/2000:18:22:09 | |
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For my U.S. History class I need to know what the most fatal steamboat explosion in history was. If anyone could help me out I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You |
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| Dave Jenson | 16/Nov/2000:14:55:50 | |
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I really appreciate this site. I am doing an American History project on steamboats. |
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| -rn Johnson | 15/Nov/2000:02:13:09 | |
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Hi there.I have a copper plate of a steam engine and its marked as follows: R.Holtz Harburg bei Hamburg no264. I guess its from some Icelandic ship but Ive found no info on the net,any help apreciated. Thanks in advance. -rn Johnson E-mail: gunor@visir.is |
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| -rn Johnson | 15/Nov/2000:02:03:32 | |
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Hi there.I have a copper plate of a steam engine and its marked as follows: R.Holtz Harburg bei Hamburg no264. I guess its from some Icelandic ship but Ive found no info on the net,any help apreciated. Thanks in advance. -rn Johnson E-mail: gunor@visir.is |
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| Ashley | 12/Nov/2000:14:17:38 | |
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Hello, i have two simple Questions. The first question is how were steamboats developed? The other question is what were they used for. thank you.:) |
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| Bill Beech | 12/Nov/2000:07:33:10 | |
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Greetings from across the "pond" You have a great site. I wonder if anyone can help me find plans for a radio controlled, live steam Mississippi steam boat?,ideally the Memphis Belle. Thanks in hopeful anticipation. Bill |
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| Gordon E. Almy Jr | 10/Nov/2000:14:56:13 | |
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Iam looking for anything about the Old Bay Line that run from Balttimore to Norfolk i rode on it in 1953.I had just finish Bootcamp from Bainbridge MD.the Navy put 20 of us on her and took us to Norfolk.Any information would help thany you. |
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| giridhridasi | 01/Nov/2000:10:11:50 | |
| Bryan Brabston | 27/Oct/2000:10:26:37 | |
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I am interested in information on the Paddlewheeler Sprauge (The Big Mama). It was originally owned by EXXON (ESSO). It was later doanted to the city of Vicksburg, MS. |
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| J.P. Petersen | 27/Oct/2000:07:57:05 | |
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Hey I live in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and am 19 yrs young. I was wondering if anyone would have information on steamboats and there operators in the mid 1800's. One of My great, great, great, great, great grandfather's one a few and was famous. Stories are told that Mark Twain rode on a few of his boats while writing his books. He was very, very rich in the St. Louis area in Missouri where he lived. He moved to America in his late teens with just enough money to get over here. Anyways if anyone can find any information I would be very appriciated. 3338 Todd Rd. Prior Lake ,Mn 55372 |
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| tom lyon | 24/Oct/2000:17:49:57 | |
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I am looking for ANY information from ANYBODY who might be able to direct me to a place to buy steamboat/riverboat calliope music! Have looked and looked on net and unable to find etither tapes or cd's of same.Can anyone help me? Thanks for your help! |
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| Nina Morgan | 22/Oct/2000:12:45:33 | |
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I heard this website had a lot useful information. It really helped me with my project. I recieved an A+ . I would reccomend this website to other people. |
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| J.C. Bond | 20/Oct/2000:14:52:27 | |
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We own several old prints of steamboats and I need some help identifying. Here are their names: U.S. Steamship Corinthian, the U.S. N.W. Thomas, and the Lizzie Davis. They say they are from the National Archives and the G.S.A The U.S. Congress is also one we own, but I am not sure it's a steamship. There is a little more info on each print, so, if anyone is interested or can help me, I would love to hear from you. Not looking for an appraisal, but if you think you know the value, please comment. Thanks! Jamie Bond 007 |
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| Darrell McCoy | 19/Oct/2000:07:32:09 | |
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Hello, my name is Darrell McCoy and I'm a deckhand on the "Mark Twain" in Hannibal Mo. I'm only 17 and I love steamboatin' if anyone has anything intersting to tell me or show me just drop me a line. This site is excellent, and I look forward to reasearching this site further. Thanks, Darrell |
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| Jake cinnamon | 19/Oct/2000:04:13:20 | |
| Carrie | 18/Oct/2000:12:17:52 | |
| Hello, I just wanted to post the web address for the Riverboat Twilight. | ||
| Eric Moore | 16/Oct/2000:14:26:28 | |
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I am doing some research the cuisine of the riverboats. We are interested in opening a resturant with historically correct meals from steamers that travelled in the Portland area. If you have any info on or know what direction I could go to find old diaries, menus etc. please let me know. thanks Eric |
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| Russell G. Ryle | Ohio River Memories | 16/Oct/2000:09:09:57 |
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GOLDEN CREST COLECTORS SERIES CDCR2003 - HERE COMES THE SHOWBOAT RELEASED OCTOBER 16, 2000 DISTRIBUTED BY theryles.com This classic LP recorded in 1961 on the Str. Avalon with Clarke "Doc" Hawley at the keyboard of the steam piano has been reissued as a CD. Please visit our web site at www.theryles.com/steamboat/ for additional details. $15.99 plus $1.50 for shippment by first class mail. Trade terms available to dealers and vendors. Set consisting of the CD and our book, "Ohio River Images" will be available for Christmas giving. |
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| Steve Keppert | 13/Oct/2000:21:40:41 | |
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MY UNCLE WORKED AND LIVED ON THE MISSISSIPPI FOR YEARS. I WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A MODEL STERNWHEELER THAT IS STEAM POWERED AND REMOTE CONTROLLED. |
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| Victor Zaccerdo | 10/Oct/2000:10:53:16 | |
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Thanks for the great job on the web site. It helped alot on My L.A. project. Keep up the good work!!! |
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| Victor | 10/Oct/2000:10:51:09 | |
| brittnay richard | 10/Oct/2000:07:22:49 | |
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this was a very good website it helped me with my social project. thanks alot iam going to tell my friends about this site your's truly brittnay richard |
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| Lauren M. Brennan | 09/Oct/2000:02:36:22 | |
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This is urgent!! What was the approx. cost of shipping freight before the invention of steamboats. I need this answered for my daughter's school project. Thank you. |
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| Nori | Steamboats | 08/Oct/2000:19:44:04 |
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Hi Gordon, i looked up the Mary Foley in my trust Way Packet Directory (available in our steam bookstore) and here's what it says: Louisville, KY, 1848, 248 tons. 176 x 20 x 5.5. Ran New Orleans to Bayou Sara, Capt. Celestin Dalfares who owned her entire. Sold, Nov 1850 to Capt. Antoine Delfares of Assumption Parish, Louisiana. She was sold 1854 to Trudeau, Hutcheson -&- Co. Baton Rouge. They docked her for repairs, then put her in the New Orleans-Bayou Lafourche trade. In November 1854 sold to Capt. Celestine Moreau, Jr., Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, and others. Sold 1855 to Benjamin F. Coxe, East Baton Rouge. Off the lists 1857. If you want more than that, you'll have to wait for one of our real experts to answer. -nori (webmaster) |
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| Jay Morris | 08/Oct/2000:08:06:58 | |
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Excellent job on the webpage. I am planning my first trip on the M.Q. this coming February. Thanks for all the great information. Take care, Jay |
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| Jeff Miller | 08/Oct/2000:06:05:20 | |
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I guess I should tell you her name is Mary Miller and that her name is on a historical plate in Portland, Ky. I live in Michigan. |
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| Jeff Miller | 08/Oct/2000:06:00:51 | |
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I understand that my great grandmother was the first female steamboat captain on the Ohio river. Can someone tell me the name of the steamboat she captioned. I wish to put the name on my new boat. |
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| Gordon Stewart | bonnietyler.net | 07/Oct/2000:11:04:32 |
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Hi, Does anyone know where I would begin looking for pictures/info on the steamboat "Mary Foley"? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks and Best Wishes from Ireland, Gordon |
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| d.schickling | 06/Oct/2000:15:49:24 | |
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my gr.grandfather capt.george w. sisney was assigned the command of the "HORIZON " (porters fleet civil war 1863)-&- ran the batteries at vicksburg mississippi along with 6 other boats.could any one tell me where i might find a photograph of the " HORIZON" ? i was surfing and found this site. GREAT ! |
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| Lori | 06/Oct/2000:12:59:49 | |
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Looking for info on the Anson Northup (1859) and her captain, Edwin Bell. Carried buffalo skins up the Red River to Winnepeg then sunk outside Ft. Garry. Looking hard for old journals, manuscripts, first- hand accounts of the crew, captain and steamboat. Any suggestions on where to start looking are appreciated a bunch! Thanks- Lori |
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| M. Dean Reed | 05/Oct/2000:19:03:23 | |
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Does anyone know where I can purchase a horn that sounds like a Steamboat Whistle? |
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| US Ranch | 05/Oct/2000:07:23:21 | |
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I need more info on piloting. Especially on comunication within the boat. What was the bell code? What did the number of rings and the speed withwhich they were applied indicate? Thank You. |
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| Mark Tomlinson | 04/Oct/2000:07:30:59 | |
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I,m looking for steamboat scematics/blueprints.If anyone can help me let me know. |
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| Loretta | 03/Oct/2000:18:33:56 | |
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Does anyone know where I can find a necktie with a picture of a steamboat on it? |
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| Janet Macke | 02/Oct/2000:18:12:35 | |
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Can someone please tell me how to find a list of stops made by steamboats between Memphis and New Orleans around 1882? Thanks. |
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| Rob Hartman | 28/Sep/2000:14:24:20 | |
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Can anyone tell me if there was a steamer called the "Sitty" somethere in Connecticutt, presumably very early in the 19th Century? |
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| R. Brockwell | 27/Sep/2000:10:17:22 | |
| Just another steamboat "nut". | ||
| Ken McMullin | 25/Sep/2000:18:11:30 | |
| My question is: Why are steamboat paddlewheels painted red. | ||
| Rene Comeaux III | 24/Sep/2000:18:53:11 | |
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I would like to see the Robert E Lee Steamboat back in the race from New Orleans to St Louis. Being from New Orleans I also would like have gambling from point A to point B. |
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| William J. Adragna, | 22/Sep/2000:09:47:34 | |
| nori | Steamboats | 22/Sep/2000:08:17:43 |
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I'm going to leave the following comments on the guestbook as a permanent record to prove that young people visit our website. Someday this kid will love steamboats! |
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| IM Matt | 20/Sep/2000:12:27:22 | |
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| U SUCK | HEHHHEHE+ | 20/Sep/2000:12:25:12 |
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| Bruce Benton | 19/Sep/2000:21:38:38 | |
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Hunter Cameron has the 32x8 ft sternwheeler for sale, and sells very good plans for building it. He puts out a very nice brochure and includes several nice color shots of the boat. His address: 9316 - 152 St. Edmonton, Alberta Canada, TSR 1M9 |
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| Bruce Benton | 19/Sep/2000:18:35:30 | |
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I have a steamboat (single screw vessel) wreck in my "front yard" in Coos Bay, Oregon. It is the Gussy Telfair, riveted iron plates, built in England in 1863 to run the Union blockade during the Civil War. It was captured by a Union steamer, seized and sold at auction. It was taken around to San Francisco, ran to Hawaii for years. As it got older it was used on the Alaskan runs. It finally finished up running coal from the Coos Bay coal mines (low sulfer) in Oregon to San Francisco in the late 1870s. It was wrecked on a Coos Bay (rock) reef in Nov. of 1880. Three parts of the vessel are still visible at extreme low tides. I have dove on what's left of the wreck and have a portlight and and upper and lower deadeye (it had a mast but no sails). If anyone is interested I could put a longer (E-Mailed) bit in here about it. |
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| Bruce Benton | 19/Sep/2000:18:10:31 | |
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1) Tried to buy a Canadian 32 ft paddleboat, but it used steel fasteners and I need to use it on saltwater. However, the gentleman owner, Hunter Cameron sells plans for his 32x8 ft sternwheeler. Phone: (780) 486-0060 His boat's still for sail. VERY well built and run without rust for ten-plus years in fresh water. he has pictures and a brochure for his plans. Will post his address as soon as I find it later this week. . . . 2) I am planning on building a slightly enlarged version from his plans, 10x40 ft. (hull 34 ft.). What horsepower do I need to power this at hull speed? Which drive is preferrable - hydraulic (gets the engine weight forward to offset the paddle wt.) or LONG drive shaft with jack shaft and stainless steel chains (with covers to avoid a sheen on the water)? (Some wag even mentioned diesel-electric, but I won't put electric motors out in the saltwater atmosphere! Bruce Benton Coos Bay OR |
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| Richard Pollard | 18/Sep/2000:18:34:24 | |
| This site is packed with intersting information , Well done .! | ||
| Eileen Kazura | 18/Sep/2000:13:04:35 | |
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I have heard that the first steamboats were introduced in the early 1800's (this is in America I think). And I have a question about this. I am doing a report where we have to pretend we are going from Fredricksburg, WV to Cincinattii, OH. We are going on the Ohio River. If we could pretend to take a steamboat instead of a paddle boat, that would take less time. It would also be more fun for us. If steamboats were used in the 1800's to the 1850's please tell me. It is also important to know how fast these boats would have gone. Thankyou very much. Any help is most appreciated. |
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| Eileen Kazura | 18/Sep/2000:13:00:19 | |
| Nori | S t e a m b o a t s | 17/Sep/2000:09:24:07 |
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Dear MSC, thank you for your inquiry about steamboat history. Since you have steamboats in your family line, you might consider joining the steamboat societies. They are listed in the Steamboat Classroom: https://steamboats.com/research/classroom.html#readinglist They can help you do the research you need to do to locate more information. There is still much to be done to document steamboat history. Maybe you can help. Sincerely, Nori (webmaster) |
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| michael conners | 15/Sep/2000:06:54:56 | |
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Researching family history--have an uncle who was "invested" in the steamboAT "America" with Capt. Cooley. This was just after the turn of the century. Any clues on how to find information or pictures of the boat please respond. Thank you MSC The boat was probably out of New Orleans |
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| Mary | 11/Sep/2000:07:30:51 | |
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Bells cast by David Caughlan adorned many steamboats. His foundry in St. Louis operated between the 1840s to about 1870. Brass steam boat bells were marked either "David Caughlan, St. Louis, Mo." or "Caughlan Bell and Brass Foundry" I am anxious to record these bells. Do you have any information on Caughlan bells at the museum? |
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| Nori | S t e a m b o a t s | 10/Sep/2000:20:40:01 |
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