Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Governor King (Canal boat), 24 Sep 1860

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PROFITABLE CANALING. - The Syracuse Standard syas: The canal steamboat GOV. KING, passed this city, on her way east, with four boats in tow, having over 25,000 bushels of grain on board, bound from Buffalo to New York. The grain at 17 cents per bushel will make over $7,000 for the trip. James Nugent is owner and Captain of the steamer and boats in tow. Time from Buffalo to New York, nine days.
      Buffalo Daily Republic
      Monday, September 1860

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Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
profitable canaling
Date of Original
1860
Subject(s)
Canal boats
Governor King (Canal boat)
Local identifier
McN.E.2543
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Governor King (Canal boat), 24 Sep 1860