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  • Steamer Charles S. Neff
    Steamer Charles S. Neff Image
        Steel steamer, Charles S. Neff, built by Jenks Ship Building Co., Port Huron, Mich.1901; launched 2 July 1901 for Capt. Samuel Neff and his sons, Sidney O. Neff and Charles S. Neff; 200 x 38 x 11.6;
      Steel steamer, Charles S. Neff, built by Jenks Ship Building Co., Port …
  • Steamer Charles S. Neff
    Steamer Charles S. Neff Image
        Steel steamer, Charles S. Neff, built by Jenks Ship Bldg. Co., Port Huron, Mich.1901; launched 2 July 1901 for Capt. Samuel Neff and his sons, Sidney O.Neff and Charles S. Neff; 200 x 38 x 11.6; 992
      Steel steamer, Charles S. Neff, built by Jenks Ship Bldg. Co., Port …
  • Steamer Charles S. Neff
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  • Launch of steamer Charles S. Neff
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  • Steamer Lucy Neff
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        The Lucy Neff, originally named the W. P. Ketcham, was built in 1893 at West Bay City, Mich., of 946 gross tons; 225' in length, 37' width; 13.5 depth; crew of 13, and 550 h.p. On Aug. 21, 1901, Capt
      The Lucy Neff, originally named the W. P. Ketcham, was built in …
  • Steamer M. C. Neff
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        The M. C. Neff, named after the wife of Capt. Sam Neff, was built at Oshkosh, Wis. by Capt. Neff in 1888; 1st. inspection May 16, 1888; had large A frame with boom & clam shell for loading & unloadin
      The M. C. Neff, named after the wife of Capt. Sam Neff, …
  • Steamer M. C. Neff
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        The M. C. Neff, named after the wife of Capt. Samuel Neff, Marcelia Cynthia (Ellenwood) Neff, was built in Oshkosh, Wis. in 1888, and sold immediately after it was finished to the S. K. Martin Lumber
      The M. C. Neff, named after the wife of Capt. Samuel Neff, …
  • Marcelia Cynthia Ellenwood (Mrs. Samuel Neff)
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        Marcelia Cynthia (Ellenwood) Neff, wife of Capt. Samuel Neff, was born 19 April 1844, Peru, Clinton Co., N.Y., the daughter of Benjamin and Parmelia (Ferriss) Ellenwood. See Ellenwood data following
      Marcelia Cynthia (Ellenwood) Neff, wife of Capt. Samuel Neff, was born 19 …
  • Steamer S. Neff
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        The S. Neff, built 1880-81, Oshkosh,Wis. for Capt. Sam Neff and sold 1887 to Lawrence, Spear & Packard. The vessel was 140 feet in length over all, 30 feet in width and 6 1/2 in depth. Characteristic
      The S. Neff, built 1880-81, Oshkosh,Wis. for Capt. Sam Neff and sold …
  • Steamer S. Neff
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        In May of 1880 a keel was laid at Oshkosh, Wis. for a steamer of 140 feet in length over all, 30 feet in width, and with a hold of 6 1/2 feet. The best Wisconsin white oak was used, with the exceptio
      In May of 1880 a keel was laid at Oshkosh, Wis. for …

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Charles S. Neff Collection


Charles S. Neff was born in Oshkosh, WI in April of 1870 and died in Cleveland, OH in 1940. His father Samuel Neff had been involved in shipping on the Fox and Wolf Rivers but moved his business to Milwaukee about 1880 because he did not think he could compete with the railroads. He formed the Neff and Sons Shipping Company with his sons Sidney and Charles. After their father died they tried to keep the partnership going for about a year but then divided the assets and formed separate companies. Charles lived during the time of sail, steam power and diesel power. He collected photographs and other material of historical interest. Some of his collection is in the Maritime collection of the Milwaukee Public Library. He also made drawings using color pencils and whatever paper that was at hand. Some were drawn from memory, others from life. Some of the original drawings were given to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, WI. Color slides were taken of all of the drawings and Marcy Neff-Fisher, his daughter, prepared notes for each slide. Digital copies have been made of the slides and notes. The collection also include the volume Marcy Neff-Fisher had privately published for family and friends about the Neff family's long involvement in shipping.