Maritime History of the Great Lakes

George B. Riggs (Canal Boat), 1 Oct 1847

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THE LARGEST LINE BOAT YET. - The new and splendid line boat GEORGE B. RIGGS, Capt. Wareham Wilson, arrived here this morning from Buffalo, having on board 703 barrels of flour,700 barrels under deck, draught of water 3 feet 2 inches. - Albany Eve. Journal.
      Buffalo Republic
      Tuesday, October 12, 1847

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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
new canal boat
Date of Original
1847
Subject(s)
Canal boats
George B. Riggs (Canal Boat)
Local identifier
McN.E.5971
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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George B. Riggs (Canal Boat), 1 Oct 1847