4 Vandalia As she appeared when she first came out. The Propeller Vandalia 138 19/95 tons Capt. Rufus Hawkins. Was built in Oswego in 1841. Sylvester Doolittle ship builder Her owners were Sylvester Doolittle, Bronson & Crocker, Capt.Rufus Hawkins, and Capt. J. Van Cleve. The above is a faithful portrait of her.