TRAVELLER (1834, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
TRAVELLER
Year of Build:
1834
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Niagra, ONT
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
J. Ewing
Original Owner and Location:
John Hamilton, Kingston, Ontario
Power
Number of Masts:
1
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
Engine Type:
Vertical Beam (Walking Beam)
Propulsion Notes:
Two 44 x 84 vertical beam engines
Hull Dimensions
Length:
145'
Beam:
23.6'
Depth:
11'
Tonnage (old style):
352
Final Disposition
Date:
1866
How:
Dismantled
History
Chronology:

1837 Owned British War Office

1840, November 18 Lost chains & tiller in heavy gale

1844, May 30 Owned Russel Chambers & Captain Sutherland

1845 Converted to towboat

1851 Owned Calvin & Company, Garden Island, Ontario

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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