Year of Build:

1838

Built at:

Chicago, IL

Vessel Type:

Steamer

Hull Materials:

Wood

Number of Decks:

2

Builder Name:

Calvin Case

Original Owner and Location:

Newberry, Dole et al, Detroit, MI

Propulsion:

Sidewheel

Engine Type:

Low Pressure

Propulsion Notes:

Machinery reported cast by G. W. Stowe & Co., Chicago, IL. Reported two engines of 40 horse power each.

Length:

133'

Beam:

21'

Depth:

8' 7"

Tonnage (old style):

213

Tonnage (net):

95

Date:

1845

Notes:

Laid up & dismantled.

1838, Mar 31 Launched Goose Island, Chicago, IL.

1839, Jul 2 Enrolled Detroit, MI.

1839, Aug 29 Chicago, Michigan City & St. Joseph Daily Line; passenger & freighter service.

pre1843 Purchased by Buffalo parties to run Buffalo to Detroit.

1845 Retired.

From the Collection of:

C. Patrick Labadie

Sources:

Edward J. Dowling Collection, University of Detroit - Mercy

John E. Poole notes, Bowling Green State University

Lytle List

Newspaper Clippings

Donald V. Baut