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I have selected a subset of the drawings and photographs from the Charles S. Neff collection for this report. Steam Power Paddle-Wheel Ships Paddle-wheel ships had shallow drafts so they were a good choice for transporting goods and passengers on rivers. They were flatboats with the engine, cargo and passenger accommodations above the deck. They were not safe to use on large lakes. The paddle-wheels were mounted either on both sides or the stern. Figure 1: Drawing of the W. A. Knapp a side wheel steamer built in 1853 in Oshkosh. Figure 2: Drawing of the W. W. Neff a rafting tug built by Capt. Will Neff in 1879. 2