The history of transportation on the Great Lakes is an interesting topic and one which has quite a long history. One of the reasons that make the subject interesting is the role it played in transporting immigrants to the then northwest territory of the United States. U.S. Historians generally refer to the side-wheeler Walk-In-The-Water, launched …
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The Stolen Boat
An Incredible Journey While researching the subject of steamboats and the people who piloted them, I came across a very strange, amusing and unique story. The story of the Stolen Boat actually has it’s tragic elements while at the same time is somewhat comical. It’s the story of a steamboat company whose owners and captain …
River Steamboats / Steamboat Natchez
They Were Celebrities Exactly who we consider celebrities within our social structure depends on what era you choose. There was a time before television, radio and Hollywood when celebrity status could depend on your chosen profession. The profession didn’t necessarily have to be show business. Believe it or not, many steamboat captains during the mid …