Queenie | 13/Apr/2001:08:01:16 | |
I would like to find information , especially a photo of the steamboat called Joe Wheeler which my family travelled on earlier in the century. |
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elise | 09/Apr/2001:09:33:25 | |
hi, i would like to know if you have any info on the Str.Armenia, that was on the White Lake, in Sunapee N.H. in the early 1900's. thanx for any infor. elise |
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michael Parker | 08/Apr/2001:16:04:05 | |
need info on a steamship steering wheel. It has 8 spokes and is made of somekind of hardwood ? Maple? In the center of the wheel is a round brass circle with a square in the middle. On the brass circle it says.SANTA MARIA 1880. Can anyone help me with more info on this type of wheel? Thanks ever so much |
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Jay T. Hisel | 06/Apr/2001:12:29:24 | |
We are searching your site hopefully looking to find someone from the Des Moines area that may remember a wooden model of the steamboat "Capitol". This intricate scale model steamboat (about 36' long) was built by my grandfather, Alfred "Ted" Strong & his brother, of Lansing, Iowa in the 1930's. It was displayed for a short time at Jim Peterson's book store in Lansing. After that (from what we have heard) it was purchased by a Mr. Metcalf in the early 1940's and taken to Des Moines and displayed at a bank there for a number of years. It is our desire to contact someone that may remember seeing the model or know if it still exists or what may have become of it. Thank you in advance for any information you can give me, or put me in contact with someone that may be able to help me find my grandfathers work. Sincerely, Jay Hisel N852 Franklin Rd. Oconomowoc, WI 53066-9527 My e-mail address is jhisel@execpc.com or call me collect at (920) 474-7384 or call my mother, Wanda Hisel, collect at |
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Frank X. Prudent | 03/Apr/2001:00:16:44 | |
I certainly enjoy perusing the comments that others have made in your log. Occasionally, mind you, I can even send them an e-mail to shed some light on their quandary. It's also fun to find the posting of an old friend or acquaintance. If I haven't seen them in awhile, it's good to read their comments and find out how they're doing. Thanks for putting your time and effort into keeping steamboat history alive, just like your father did! |
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jason brown | 02/Apr/2001:19:28:01 | |
Brian | 02/Apr/2001:06:14:27 | |
Looking for info on a 19th century sidewheeler named Fuegla, any info would be appreciated, looks to be a fairly large boat, I have a picture of i |
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Dave Brown | 31/Mar/2001:19:56:18 | |
loved all the things i read in here, it brought back some old memorys, my grandfather Thomas Brown was chief engineer for Amhearst Barge Company, seeing the name Herbert E. Jones brought back some old storys he used to tell me, he was also engineer and also worked on all the Greene Line boats, i have lots of pictures he gave me, if anyone wants to see them just e-mail me. |
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John Mangini | 30/Mar/2001:12:29:40 | |
I am planning a party aboard a Steamboat and was wondering what form of traditional entertainment you would recomend? I am thinking along the lines of strooling banjo players or a dixieland band and a Mark Twain impersonator. I would be interested in your thoughts. Thank you. John |
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Claire | 23/Mar/2001:16:21:24 | |
Fabulous site-I appreciate any site which includes other steamboat enthusiasts |
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joe salzinger | 21/Mar/2001:09:52:21 | |
i am looking for photos of the sidewheeler "winona",which was in operation 1n the 1860 s. The boat was owned by commodore W.F.Davidson who organized the La Crosse and Minnesota Packet Co. Also any history about the boat or the company would be helpful. |
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cbkallenberg | 19/Mar/2001:18:21:12 | |
GREAT | ||
Jackolin Vaughn | 19/Mar/2001:08:15:18 | |
I have an antique mirror with a paddle boat named CITIZEN reverse painted on it. Was there a such named boat? |
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RJ Lampert | 17/Mar/2001:12:16:23 | |
In addition to having been aboard these historic vessels; Delta Queen,River Queen, Admiral, Avalon,I worked for Yatch Harbor Inc. on the Becky Thatcher recovery, {my idea for its salvage was used to raise the vessel}. We sank a coal barge until it bottomed, lashed off with cables and then pumped it out to lift one side to level and floatit.Worked with Miss Ferrel on a museum project she did at the S.S. Mississippi. There was also a Music Museum,I don't recall the name of the man who was setting it up. Worked aboard The Goldenrod, Met Charlie Menke, and Miss Forbes, not only was she still a great actress, she played fiddle quite well. It would take a book to tell all of the interesting and fun things about those river experiences. Anyway, thanks for the great stories and pictures Love and peace, RJ Lampert |
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randy austin | http://myfamily.com - Humphrey | 16/Mar/2001:13:24:49 |
very cool web site!! I was wondering if anyone out there can help me with some research I'm doing on Issac G. Humphrey. He was owner/Capt of the Perry Smith in 1866. I know this from a newspaper artical dated 8 nov. 1900 that has been handed down through the family. Issac was my 3 great grandfather and I would appreciate any info you good folks could provide. Thanks Butch |
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Vanessa | 14/Mar/2001:16:15:22 | |
Help me!!!!!!!! | ||
Gordon Farabee | 09/Mar/2001:06:13:07 | |
I am a retired fisheries biologist working on the upper Mississippi for 30 plus years within the Hannibal area. In retirement, I'm now working now on a project researching historical aspects of the Mississippi River within the state of Missouri e.g., from the bootheal north to the Iowa border. Does anyone have information on good historical documents describing the Mississippi River back in the mid-1800's and early 1900's before the locks and dams were built in the 1930's? I would welcome receiving these references. Thank you very much. |
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Maureen Murphy | 05/Mar/2001:13:06:54 | |
Am trying to locate information on steamer Isaac Brown. It was active in the 1890's and I have a ships bell clock from it and would like the history. |
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Carl Mertz | 04/Mar/2001:17:35:20 | |
Just love Steamboats, looking for more information | ||
TATA | 04/Mar/2001:12:59:15 | |
I am doing a project and I was wondering. How fast did steamboats in 1872 travel |
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Suzanne | http://communities.msn.com/RivermenRiverboats - Rivermen & Riverboats | 04/Mar/2001:10:58:29 |
Would you be willing to add my link to your link page? I have already added you to mine. Let me know what you think about adding me to yours. Have a great day! Suzanne a.k.a. FIDDLINSUE@hotmail.com |
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T E Thompson | 02/Mar/2001:13:55:49 | |
Looking for help in finding out anything about the sternwheeler Jim Barkman, built in New Albany,Ind. 1859 Owned by Capt. James R. Bangs, Arkadephia, Ark. & others. Capt. Bangs is my G-G-Granderfather. Thank You T E |
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ORA LEE AMOS | 28/Feb/2001:14:54:32 | |
MY GREAT GRANDFATHER, ANDREW JACKSON ANDERSON WAS CAPTAIN OR PILOT ON A RIVERBOAT THAT RAN FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW ORLEANS. AFTER 1890, HE DISAPPEARED FROM SIGHT. LEGEND HAS IT THAT HIS BOAT SANK AND HE WAS KILLED. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE NAMES OF CAPTAINS ON RIVERBOATS, ABOUT 1890'S? I'M SORRY I HAVE NO IDEA OF THE NAME OF HIS BOAT. I DO KNOW, MY GRANDMA WAS BORN ON HIS BOAT NEAR CAIRO IL. |
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Theo Collins | Theo's Trombone Page | 27/Feb/2001:14:54:17 |
My uncle was the pilot of the Chautaqua Belle. A replica of a 1800's steamboat. The Chautaqua Belle was at least 240' long from bow to paddle. In the 1800's when Chautaqua county's economy was booming, there was at least as many Paddles in Jamestown and The "point" as there were moving in between New Orleans and Memphis on the "Mighty Mississippi". The Jamestown inlet and the Chautaqua Lake had about 50- 60 Steamboats throught the 1800's. The boats ranged from 100-600' feet long. |
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JM | 26/Feb/2001:18:19:41 | |
I am working on a history project, and am looking for the name(s) of people who were on the North River Steamboat (also known as the Clermont) on its first successful trip between New York City and Albany. I think my teacher must be looking for someone famous. Can you help me? Thanks! JM |
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Barbara Stewart | 26/Feb/2001:13:53:01 | |
Hi, My grandfather, James E. Lee, was on the Dixie Queen in South America doing government work May 10, 1918. We have a picture of him on the boat. He married my grandmother, Thelma Elizabeth Clark, in Meridian, MS May 28, 1922. Thelma had my Dad Feb. 24, 1923, and she died a few days later. James E. Lee was told my Dad was expected to die, and so consequently James left heartbroken. They did expect my Dad to die. My Dad's grandmother with much effort helped Dad survive, and then she raised him. We never knew James E. Lee, and we are searching for some information to trace our family tree. Believe he was born in Buffalo, NY between May, 1886 and Jan, 1887. My family would truly love to learn more about him. Barbara |
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Eric noss | 26/Feb/2001:05:23:45 | |
Hi I like looking at steam boats andlearning about them. |
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Eric noss | 26/Feb/2001:05:21:59 | |
Nori | 23/Feb/2001:11:33:21 | |
Hi David, thanks for your guestbook signature. Sorry it's taken so long to reply & i hope this is of some help anyway. The boats did play a part, but i'm not sure what they mean by a "modern" war. They're all pretty backward if you ask me. Anyway, here's a reference that might be of help: a timeline of the Civil War http://www.civilwar.com/ -nori |
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Nori | History of the Steam Engine | 23/Feb/2001:11:18:57 |
Hi Rashka, thank you for signing the guestbook. If you want to learn more about the hazards of old steam engines, visit our steamboats museum. Here's the exact address: http://www.steamboats.com/engineroom.html -nori |
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Brandy | 21/Feb/2001:11:18:14 | |
Hey I love! steamboats! they are so cool. we're doing a project in ss about the history of steamboats and locomotives. This is such an informational site. THANX ALOT!!!!!!! Brandy |
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Rashka | 20/Feb/2001:07:55:32 | |
I just wanted to log onto this thing to say that steamboats are really interesting. I've been researching the steam engine for some time, and the fact that the steam engine was in use for trains, cars, etc. due to the inventation for boats is really interesting! But I have had major problems in learning WHY they were so hazardous! I know that it had to do partly heating process. But there are a lot of crashes that I'd like to learn about too! I wrote in to wonder if anybody could give me a hand. Thanks. |
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captain john lo cice | 14/Feb/2001:17:24:58 | |
great web page,i ran tugboats up and down the miss.river and watched the queen meany times plying up the river,and i remeber one time it was a dark night and here came the queen over taking me at college pt mile 156 what a sight.it made drift back to mark twain and the days of river boat gamblers and show boats. i hope the queen can keep running for an nother 100 years captain john |
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JD & Mara Pauley | Hobby111 sternwheeler on the Kanawha | 10/Feb/2001:15:24:06 |
great site !!! lots of info jd |
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Dick Pollard | Pollard's Family Index | 08/Feb/2001:15:35:49 |
Good Day, I am seeking historical information and a photograph (or rendering) of the Steamship Texas, c. 19th. I believe the steamship may possibly have been built in New Jersey or Philadelphia prior to the Civil War(?). Thanks in advance for any authoritative reference (-s). Best, Dick Pollard http://home1.gte.net/pollard/00gene.htm |
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Gary Greco | 07/Feb/2001:15:56:50 | |
I would love to see old pictures of the paddlewheeler coal barges that used to go up and down the Monongahela River from Pittsburgh to Brownsville. I loved seeing these as a kid on the river. That was back in the 1950's. |
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Tara | 07/Feb/2001:10:28:01 | |
OuiskelothaNebi1 | 05/Feb/2001:11:14:04 | |
I am looking for the name of the artist who did a lithograph that I believe was called "Passing on the Two Whistle Side," which shows two steamboats, one passing the other. I believe the gallery was located on the Mississippi River, on the Iowa side, about 10 years ago. Thank you |
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David Smith | 04/Feb/2001:08:41:27 | |
im 17 and from scotland.Im in my last year of high scool studying history. For our last year we are doing the American Civil war.I have to do a dissertation and i chose to do -to what extent is it true to say the US civil war was the first modern war.I need more info on steamboats and the roles they played during the war.I was wondering if any one has any info please e mail me as it would be most helpful in completing my dissertation. thanx |
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Derek Huston | 01/Feb/2001:10:39:58 | |
Denise Correll | 29/Jan/2001:17:47:24 | |
I was wondering about where I could get information on travel (steamboats) on the St.Johns River(Jacksonville, Florida) and how it has/had an economic impact. |
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kurt | 28/Jan/2001:14:17:38 | |
Your page has really helped me in my school work because i has to do a project on the steamboats and this site was used. THANZ ** Kurt V |
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Nori | More guestbook entries | 24/Jan/2001:22:50:34 |
Ahoy! The guestbook entries have been moved to Steamboats.com, so sign here and then check past entries by clicking the link above. |
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