Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Buffalo (Propeller), U3076, 1 Jul 1878

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The engines are being put into the new propeller BUFFALO at Quayle's yards, Cleveland. They were made at the Globe Works, and are compound. The high pressure cylinders are 20 x 40, the low pressure 40 x 40, with a 40 inch stroke. Whole height of the engine, 28 feet 9 inches, and the base covers 130 square feet. Diameter of shaft, 10 1/2 inches. Diameter of wheel, 11 feet, 6 inches.
      Detroit Post & Tribune
      Wednesday, July 3, 1878

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Steam screw BUFFALO. U. S. No. 3076. Of 1,762.85 tons gross; 1,662.40 tons Net. Built Cleveland, O., 1878. Home port, Buffalo, N.Y. Of 800 horsepower.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1884
     

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
engine for new vessel
Date of Original
1878
Subject(s)
Buffalo (Propeller)
Propellers
Local identifier
McN.E.1082
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Buffalo (Propeller), U3076, 1 Jul 1878