DOWNING, MAJOR JACK (1833, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
DOWNING, MAJOR JACK
Year of Build:
1833
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Mt. Clemens, MI
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Zadoc Pangborn
Original Owner and Location:
Lewis Godard, Detroit, MI.
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
Propulsion Notes:
7hp engine.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
76' 6"
Beam:
15' 6"
Depth:
5'
Tonnage (old style):
54 75/95
Capacity:
50 - 60 passengers
History
Chronology:

1834, Apr 1 Enrolled Detroit, MI; ran Detroit - Buffalo.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Donald V. Baut
Beesons Marine Directory
C. E. Feltner Enrollments Database
Inland Lloyds’ Marine Directory
Lytle List
John E. Poole notes, Bowling Green State University
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
(989)356-6188
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