Steamboats.com River Log

Stan	http://www.catalog.synergebooks.com/customer/product.php?productid=17277-&-cat=4-&-p - Survival story	15/Apr/2002:14:47:03
Great site.

Dan O'Neill		14/Apr/2002:22:19:16
Great site! Can anyone help me find pictures or drawings of the Thomas Cornell sidewheel steamship circa 1880.?

john		10/Apr/2002:06:53:36

diamon		09/Apr/2002:10:30:15
what are other names for steamboats?

Leslie		08/Apr/2002:16:32:55
Does anyone know anything about an auction that took place in Chicago on April 6, involving one or all of the paddlewheelers of the old AMCV line?

Linda Whitt		08/Apr/2002:16:11:17
Love your site. I am searching for information on the Tuskaloosa which sank in Mobile Bay Ala.1847. May have been a William Tannehill on it. Any info would be appreciated.

John	http://www.perthsites.com/quick_quote.html - Web Design Quote	07/Apr/2002:23:30:48
Great Website! Thanks heaps for the information. :)

Laura Beth		07/Apr/2002:16:21:08
Thank You for letting me check this out. I had fun thank you! Bye Bye now!

Laura Beth		07/Apr/2002:16:19:19
Thank You for letting me check this out. I had fun thank you1 Bye Bye now!

dell hickson		07/Apr/2002:13:53:58
imformtion please on ss brown

Nori	Steamboats	07/Apr/2002:10:45:51
Fred Way was one of the leading, most esteemed experts on riverboats and river history. He didn't own the Delta Queen, but his history with that boat started when he rode the Delta Queen on its voyage from San Francisco to New Orleans (through the Panama Canal) in 1947. He wrote a book about the adventure. He is also the author of the bible of riverboat history, the Fred Way Packet Directory, which contains more than 6,000 entries describing passenger steamboats that plyed the Mississippi River system over the last hundred and fifty years. My father knew Fred Way very well. I also met him several times when i was a kid. If you have his home now, we would appreciate anything you can tell us about it, and we would be happy to post any photos you send. A note to the steamboat community: Post your memories of Fred Way here or send them to me for posting in the steamboat museum. There was only one Fred Way and there will never be another.

TERRY LIERSAPH		06/Apr/2002:09:33:58
mY DAUGHTER HAS RECENTLY PUCHASE THE FREDRICK WAY JR. HOUSE IN SEWICKLEY PA. IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT CAPT. WAY WAS A RIVERBOAT PILOT ON THE DELTA QUEEN AND HAD A HAND IN HER REFURBISHING IN THE LATE 40'S. WE WOULD LIKE TO GATHER MORE INFORMATION ON HIS RIVER BOAT CAREER.

Geraldine (Gerry) Ro		05/Apr/2002:18:22:25
For years I wanted to go on the Delta Queen and met some of the crew at an event in California many years ago. I finally!!! made it on a cruise in October, 2000. It was a highlight of my light that I will never forget. I do hope that the Delta Queen keeps streaming up and down the Mississippi River as I fully intend to board her again as soon as possible. I was in New Orleans in 2001 and went to look at the river and there she was, the grand Lady, the Delta Queen going out of port. What a treat to see her. Thank you for the wonderful trip that we had, the crew could not have been better, anywhere! Gerry Ann Roesbery

Jim Fowler		04/Apr/2002:17:02:22
Can anyone direct me to information about a steamboat Emma McSweeney and a captain or owner Jene. Supposedly it burned in New Orleans.

Jimmy		03/Apr/2002:16:45:26
I need to see steam boats

Jerry Canavit		01/Apr/2002:23:54:08
Nori, Most all of the early sea-going paddlewheelers had sails. Engine reliability and possible damage to paddlewheels dictated that sails be used as a secondary and back-up method of propulsion. It didn't take too long for the screw propeller to prove itself to be vastly superior to the paddlewheel for trans-oceanic travel. The reliability of the screw propeller soon had ship builders abandoning sails as well as paddlewheels. Jerry

Nori	Steamboats	01/Apr/2002:11:35:23
Can anyone tell me whether ocean-going paddlewheel steamboats also had sails? When i was in Bermuda last September we went snorkling around a sunken paddlwheel steamboat that had been transporting goods between the East Coast and Bermuda.

Mary Anna Evans		01/Apr/2002:10:42:07
I am looking for a source for the quote "In steamboat times, men build steamboats." Does anybody know who said it? Mary Anna Evans

JOAN GOODING		30/Mar/2002:14:52:30
I HAVE A BLACK &apm; WHITE POST CARD DEPICTING A ENCLOSED PADDLE WHEEL LOCATED AT THE STERN OF THE BOAT WITH ONE SMOKE STACK LOCATED APPROX. IN THE CENTER OF THE BOAT. IT APPEARS A TYPE OF FERRY BOAT AS IT HAS PEOPLE LINING THE DEEP BOW. THE SECOND DECK MUCH SMALLER IS ADJACENT TO THE PILOT'S HOUSE. I CAN MAKE OUT LETTERS ( NGTON) ON THE SIDE OF THE BOAT. APPRECIATE HELP IN DATING THE CARD AND DECIPHERING TYPE AND NAME OF BOAT. THE POST CARD CAME FROM NEW ENGLAND.

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Megan		29/Mar/2002:07:54:39
I love you pictures!

Francina		28/Mar/2002:13:26:25
I think your website about steamboats is great!

Andy Cochran		27/Mar/2002:13:59:13
I am looking for information on Steamboats that navigated the small shallow rivers of Southeastern Mississippi and Southwestern Alabama Rivers. The owner was John McRea(McRae) Governor of Mississippi. The boat sunk between 1865 and 1890 near Shubuta, Mississippi. I found where a cotton barge sank near Shubuta, I found information on Steamboats that worked south of Shubuta, MS on the Chickasawhay River, boat names and owners. I also found some information about Steamboats running from Enterprise, MS delivering food and supplies to points on the Pascagoula River north of the Gulf of Mexico during the Civil War. Where can I go to find more facts about these boat, name, size, captin etc. Cargo was cotton,timber, and returned with trade merchandise. ref. and a few names upon request. Thank you Andy Cochran e-mail andy@netpathway.com

Andy Cochran		27/Mar/2002:13:41:12
I am looking for information on Steamboats that navagated the small shallow rivers of Southeastern Mississippi and Southwestern Alabama Rivers. The owner was John McRea(McRae) Governor of Mississippi. The boat sunk between 1865 and 1890 near Shubuta, Mississippi. I found where a cotton barge sank near Shubuta, I found information on Steamboats that worked south of Shubuta, MS on the Chickasawhay River, boat names and owners. I also found some information about Steamboats running from Enterprise, MS delivering food and supplies to points on the Pascagoula River north of the Gulf of Mexico during the Civil War. Where can I go to find more facts about these boat, name, size, captin etc. Cargo was cotton,timber, and returned with trade merchandise. ref. and a few names upon request. Thank you Andy Cochran e-mail andy@netpathway.com

princess lissy		27/Mar/2002:08:50:36
just to tell you your website is ok its not that bad but it could be better

Ray Horton		26/Mar/2002:14:25:22
Researching to find info on my great grandfather, Eugene LEROY, and/or his riverboat, The Creole, abt. 1860, just before Civil War. Creole traveled between New Orleans and St. Louis. Anyone heard of either the captian or the ship, please contact me. - Ray

Erik Schoute	Steam Engines for sale	22/Mar/2002:18:43:46
Steam engines for sale. The engines are located in Kisumu, Kenya. Log on to https://steamboats.com/latestnews#engines

Lucky Dog	Steamboat model for sale	22/Mar/2002:18:17:40
FOR SALE - Large Model Boat See photos: https://steamboats.com/latestnews2.html#lucky American design steam paddle wheeler Scale Model - 1/12 Boat is located in south central Massachusetts Asking price: $15,000 or best offer

Nori	Steamboats	14/Mar/2002:20:22:08
Hi Jerry, Thanks for the good news. I'll stop by for sure. -Nori

Jerry Canavit		14/Mar/2002:19:18:50
Nori, Jack and Sandie Custer (two friends and very knowledgeable steamboat people) have just ventured onto the cyber waterways. Their web site is on-line (barely) and should be a really good site for researchers as well as those who share an interest in steamboats. Jack and Sandie used to publish the "Egregious Steamboat Journal." Their address is: steamboatmasters.com Stop by and say hi. Jerry

John D. Daugherty		02/Mar/2002:14:22:11
Being born in Quincy, Illinois I have always had and interest in the Great River. Some of my family arrived from Ireland in New Orleans and came up the Mississippi to Quincy, Illinois by steam boat. I had a question as there was a happening during the trip north which I just became aware of and this would give me the dates if I could find out more about this. Now I am also interested in the Mississippi shipping.

Kymberlee		01/Mar/2002:10:36:19
This is for the last two posts. (Mary Ann and Roxanne) I agree these people are too obsessed with steamboats. And, yes, the jokes are very interesting.

Mary Ann		01/Mar/2002:10:26:42
Jokes are funny. You should get rid of some (all) of the steamboat pictures. We had to go to this site for a school project and all there was were pictures! Millions and billions of pictures of the same STEAMBOATS! You people need to get out more. Or atleast add more to the online tour. Sheesh!

Roxanne		01/Mar/2002:10:18:10
What's with this site? Steamboats are stupid and a wast of time! I'm only here because it's a class project. i do like the jokes, though.

Shelby		28/Feb/2002:17:54:01
Steam Boats are very interesting!

Nori	Latest News	26/Feb/2002:08:57:32
Dear Shelly, The company that owns the Delta Queen, American Queen and Mississippi Queen is in bankruptcy reorganization now. You can read more about this on our Latest News page: https://steamboats.com/research/latestnews2.html None of us know what will happen, so say some prayers with us for the boats. -Nori

Shelly		25/Feb/2002:19:49:24
ON AUGUST 2001 I ROAD ON THE AMERICAN QUEEN AND HAD THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER, THE EMPLOYEES WERE GREAT AND I ACTUALLY CRIED WHEN I HAD TO SAY GOOD BY TO MOST OF THEM, I HAVE A VERRY IMPORTANT QUESTION: IS THE AMERICAN QUEEN STILL RUNNING AFTER 9/11/01? IF NOT I JUST WOULD LIKE TO SAY HI TO ALL OF THE FRIENDS I'VE MADE OVER THAT TWO WEEK PERIOD! ~14/FEMALE/MINNESOTA THANKS ~SHELLY~

JOSEPH & OJay Jovaugh	Karla	22/Feb/2002:09:58:19
we both as brother like you karla and hi you know who we are and good luck to the mcintosh tigers

Karla		22/Feb/2002:09:51:52
I like the fact I can race my steamboat anytime I want

F. Sutton		22/Feb/2002:00:54:17
What are the rules, if any, for a steamboat race ? I am trying to organize a "fun event" with some slow moving houseboats. We might even raise some funds ! Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give. F. Sutton

David Carambat	La's Maritime Museum	21/Feb/2002:21:42:22
I am looking for photos or drawings of the steamboat JJ Hill/Louisiana or one similar (130'x 25') can you help? I looked into the links you suggested but can't get a e-mail to Taubman plans service, they have plans for a similar vessel known as the Vega.

Rei		13/Feb/2002:08:33:01
I thought the cyber race was cool.

rei		13/Feb/2002:08:32:20
I am n here for computer class and i just wanted to say the cyber race was coll.

Pat Callaghan		29/Jan/2002:16:47:33
My Father had (now mine) a triangular flag (like a yacht club flag) that is navy blue on the top half, red on the bottom, and has a white steamboat on it. A silhouette as seen from head on and not a side view. Dad grew up in Cincinnati and "hung out" on the river. (1915 - 1940). Would anyone know what organization it represented or was it a Delta Queen souvenir? Thanks, Pat

Dan Johnson		29/Jan/2002:13:27:40
I teach American History and do role playing as a steamboat captain while I teach and show video clips of our westward expansion

Nori	First Steamboat	25/Jan/2002:11:34:33
In regards to the question of where William Symington is from (England or Scotland), I also heard about our mistake from his great, great, great, great grandson and posted the correct info. on the First Steamboat page. Check it out - click the link above to go to http:// steamboats.com/research/1stboat.html

Jerry Canavit		24/Jan/2002:19:40:17
Thanks for the correction. Shortly after Nori posted my e-mail, one of Mr. Symington's relatives admonished me at length about this. My apologies to the Scottish. I sure won't make that mistake agai

kilpatrickm		23/Jan/2002:20:00:59
Great information on an interesting subject close to the families heart.One comment William Symington was SCOTTISH and not English as reported.He did however die in England. You can appreciate being an ancestor of the man (3greats Grandfather) I feel strongly on thids subject. Regards MK

Richie		22/Jan/2002:16:32:52
UUUUHHHHHHH....

Bruce Benton		04/Jan/2002:00:08:00
We just installed the smokestack on my newish 40 ft. sternwheel paddleboat, completing a yearlong project. I would like to find a pseudo old-style river pilot's hat and also locate a source for the gold-wreathed "Captain" hat emblems. Any help would be appreciated. Bruce Benton, Coos Bay, OR

Nori	Steamboats	02/Jan/2002:09:41:40
Here's the listing from the Fred Way Directory: Jim Barkman Stw p wh b. New Albany, Ind., 1859. 65 tons. 93 X 23.7 X 3.3. Owned by Capt. James R. Bangs, Arkadelphia, Ark., and others Operated in Ouachita River. Went to Confederate registry in 1861.

jim barkman		01/Jan/2002:18:09:22
i would like any info on the steamship JIM BARKMAN circa 1885

Helen Gladsky		01/Jan/2002:13:06:55
Do you know the names of the Paddle Wheel Steamships that roamed up and down the Ohio River in 1841 and of any names of the side wheel steam ships that traveled from Cairo, Kentucky along the Missouri River transversing the state (Missouri) and then along the Mississippi heading north to St. Joseph, Missouri... in 1841 I am researching my Great Great Grandmother's trip... Your site is so informative and impressive... I would love to know where you are so we can visit your museum... perhaps in the summer of 2002... Sincerely, Helen (HGladsky@aol.com)

Helen Gladsky		01/Jan/2002:13:04:38
Do you know the names of the Paddle Wheel Steamships that roamed up and down the Ohio River in 1841 and of any names of the side wheel steam ships that traveled from Cairo, Kentucky along the Missouri River transversing the state (Missouri) and then along the Mississippi heading north to St. Joseph, Missouri... in 1841 I am researching my Great Great Grandmother's trip... Your site is so informative and impressive... I would love to know where you are so we can visit your museum... perhaps in the summer of 2002... Sincerely, Helen

Pete Eveland		31/Dec/2001:20:43:41
I just found your wonderful site. I was a staff entertainer playing primarily organ and piano on the Delta Queen from 1970-1975. This brings back great memories!

Richard Grimes		28/Dec/2001:13:08:15
Used to have a boat on the Missippi in the 50s & remember seeing the Delta Queen coming up river to St. Paul Minnesota.

roberta etienne		27/Dec/2001:16:17:41
I am writing a book about traveling up and down the Mississippi during the late 1800's and I am having a real hard time with it and would love any help that any one would like to send me. You can email me at etienne_roberta@hotmail.com

Dan Bixler		26/Dec/2001:18:32:09
I grew up in Springfield Illinois, moved away when I left home in l972. I got turned on to John Hartford and his river music(sad to say he's gone) I now live in Seattle and work as a courier for an airfreight company and drive about two plus miles north of Seattle. My daily trip involves taking the MV Cathlamet, a 140 car ferry to Whidbey Island which is forty miles long and some of the most beautiful country ever as the North Cascades and Mt. Baker is on one side and the Olympics are on the other. You never get far from the river or riverboats. I am excited to find your site and historical information within. Dan Bixler

Nori	Steamboat Bookstore	21/Dec/2001:20:19:37
Hi Jenny, The best source I have found for steamboat dangers - and disasters - is this book, which is for sale in our steamboat bookstore: Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters, by James T. Lloyd (click link above or go to https://steamboats.com/bookssteam.html The book was first published in 1856 and gives what must have been newspaper accounts of boat disasters. Find out what happened - Amazon.com has 10 sample pages posted. -Nori (webmaster)

Jenny		18/Dec/2001:15:03:40
HI, i would like to know if you have any information about dangers of steamboat in 1800's?! plaese reply! tHANX for your time!
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