GOVERNOR (1862, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
GOVERNOR
Also known as:
USS CAMELIA;CAMELIA
Year of Build:
1862
Official Number:
4867
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Buffalo, NY
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
W. Crosthwaite
Original Owner:
John Kelderhouse
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Propulsion Notes:
Engine by Vulcan Works.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
113'
Beam:
19'
Depth:
10.3'
Tonnage (old style):
195
History
Chronology:

1863 Owned Kelderhouse, et al, Buffalo, NY.

1863, Sep 17 Owned U.S. Navy; renamed USS CAMELIA.

1865, Nov 21 Redocumented CAMELIA; 128 gross tons.

1905 Abandoned, Albany, NY.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
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https://www.alpenalibrary.org

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