MILWAUKEE (1869, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
MILWAUKEE
Year of Build:
1869
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Winneconne, WI
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Wolf River Transportation Co.
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
# Boilers:
2
Propulsion Notes:
Two 14 x 52 engines. Two boilers by J.W. Sutton.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
115'
Beam:
22'
Depth:
5' 6"
Tonnage (gross):
80
History
Chronology:

1869, Apr 24 Launched; ran passenger service New London, WI - WInneconne, WI until 1879.

1883, Jul Aground Fisherman's Reef, Green Bay, WI.

1884 Reported stripped & made barge.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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