Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Milwaukee (Steamboat), U16619, 8 Dec 1860

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The Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad have determined up on making improvements upon their steamer MILWAUKEE by the addition of upper cabins to her decks. Shearer & Bros., of this city, have taken the contract, and dispatched a force of men to commence operations immediately.
      Detroit Free Press
      December 8, 1860



Steam paddle MILWAUKEE. U. S. No. 16619. Of 1,039 tons. Built Buffalo, N.Y., 1859. Home port, Buffalo, N.Y. DISPOSITION:-- Lost 1868.
      Merchant Steam Vessels of the United States,
      1790 to 1868. The Lytle - Holdercamp List
     

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
new upper cabins
Date of Original
1860
Subject(s)
Steamboats
Milwaukee (steamboat)
Local identifier
McN.E.2835
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Milwaukee (Steamboat), U16619, 8 Dec 1860