Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Acme (Propeller), U297, 1 Jun 1856

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ANOTHER NEW PROPELLER. - The "ACME" is the name of a new propeller built by George Hardison, at his yard on the Creek, near the Toll-bridge; during the past winter, for C. Hitchcock & Co., and other parties. She is a handsome craft.
      A new schooner named the " BOHEMIAN," has also recently been launched at this port.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      Friday, June 13, 1856


      The propeller ACME just completed measures 190' 10" x 33' 3" and of 762 tons. Built for the Peoples Line.
      Chicago Democratic Press
      June 17, 1856


      Advert -- The Western Transportation Company's propeller ACME of 762 tons. Built 1856. 190' x 33'
      Chicago Tribune
      April 22, 1865

     
      Steam screw ACME. U. S. No. 297. Of 762 tons. Built Buffalo, N.Y., 1856. First home port, Buffalo, N.Y. - DISPOSITION -- Lost 1867.
      Merchant Steam Vessels of the U. S. A.
      Lytle - Holdcamper List, 1790 to 1868


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new vessel, Buffalo
Date of Original
1856
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Local identifier
McN.E.690
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Acme (Propeller), U297, 1 Jun 1856