RECIPROCITY (1853, Canalboat)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
RECIPROCITY
Year of Build:
1853
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Rochester, NY
Vessel Type:
Canalboat
Note: Steam canalboat
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Barbydt
Original Owner:
Sylvester Brown
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
Propulsion Notes:
Engine built by David Bell Iron Works, Bufffalo, NY.
History
Chronology:

1853, Aug On first trip from Toronto & the Erie Canal to Rochester, cargo of lumber & a scow in tow.

1874, Jun Lost smoke stack at Chicago, IL; repaired.

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

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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