IOWA (1847, Propeller)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
IOWA
Year of Build:
1847
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Trenton, MI
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Benjamin J. Goodsell
Original Owner and Location:
Samuel Robinson & George L. Chapman, Detroit, MI & Buffalo, NY.
Power
Number of Masts:
1
Propulsion:
Screw
Hull Dimensions
Length:
248' 8"
Beam:
34' 7"
Depth:
14' 3"
Tonnage (old style):
1182 14/95
History
Chronology:

1847, Nov 30 Enrolled Detroit, MI.

1854 Ran Buffalo, NY - Chicago, IL.

1860, Aug 10 Collision with ferry HURON, St. Clair River.

1861, Mar 2 Major Rebuild; owned New York & Erie Line.

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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211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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