Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Steamer Sidney O. Neff

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Notes
The barge, Sidney O. Neff was built at Manitowoc, Wis. during the fall of 1890 and into 1891 for Capt.Sam Neff & Sons. It was 149 feet long, 30 feet wide and 10 feet in depth; 435 gross tons; 350 h.p.; carried crew of 11. The details of the building of the barge, and its operation until her sale in May of 1898 may be found in the Neff & Sons account books. Listed Beers,History of the Great Lakes, Vol. 1, p.865; Inland Lloyds Vessel Register, 1893, and in the various Ship Masters' Assoc. Directories, 1903 and on. The barge was converted to a steamer after 1898.
Inscriptions
Steamer "Sidney O. Neff" Built for Samuel Neff & Sons, 1890
Date of Original
1891-98
Subject(s)
Sidney O. Neff (Propeller)
Language of Item
English
Donor
John S. Neff
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Steamer Sidney O. Neff