Steamer S. Neff
Description
- Media Type
- Image
- Item Type
- Photographs
- Notes
- 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 exception of tamarack for the deck beams. Ryan Bros. were the master carpenters. Capt. Sam Neff, the vessel's owner, and his sons, Sidney & Charles, also worked on the boat, named the Sam Neff, or more often, the S. Neff. The machinery & fittings came from the tug Ajax. The S. Neff started the season of 1881 in the hardwood log trade, and became a successful Neff ship. Sold in 1887, it ran on the Great Lakes for Lawrence, Spear & Packard, the new owners. On Sept. 26, 1899 While at the dock at Pelee Island, Lake Erie, the Neff was lost by fire. A complete account of the building of the vessel can be found in the reminiscences of Charles S.Neff. Listed Inland Lloyds Vessel Register, 1893; other compilations; other photos; a drawing.
- Inscriptions
- Str. S. Neff Built by Capt Sam Neff 1880
- Date of Original
- 1880-87
- Subject(s)
- Language of Item
- English
- Donor
- John S. Neff
- Creative Commons licence
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