COMET (1854, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
COMET
Year of Build:
1854
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Sandusky, OH
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Amos Stokes
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
# Cylinders:
1
# Boilers:
2
Propulsion Notes:
14 x 56" (or 54"), 60hp engine, Olds & Griffith, Sandusky. 14' sidewheels. 4 x 14' firebox boilers.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
60'
Beam:
16'
Depth:
5'
Tonnage (old style):
46.18
History
Chronology:

1854, Aug Launched.

1854 Ran Sandusky Bay with ISLANDER.

1860 Owned W.T. Glasby, E. Saginaw MI.

1863 Owned Grand Rapids, MI.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Board of Lake Underwriters Marine Directory
Board of Lake Underwriters Marine Directory
Lytle List
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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