SHAMROCK (1842, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
SHAMROCK
Year of Build:
1842
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Niagara, ONT
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Note: Canal steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Niagara Harbor & Dock Company
Original Owner:
Atkinson, Matthie & Company
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Near Lachine, Quebec, St.Lawrence River
Date:
11 Jul 1842
How:
Boiler explosion
Notes:
63 passengers & 5 crew lost on her 4th trip
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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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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