Maritime History of the Great Lakes

William Newman (Canal boat), 1 Jun 1874

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      The Canal stm. WM. NEWMAN, which made such a good record for herself last season, has been newly painted and somewhat improved in her steering apparatus. She is now lying at Central Wharf having her boiler tested by the U. S. Inspectors according to law..... The NEWMAN will load with corn and start for New York tonight.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      June 1, 1874 3-6



      The canal stm. WM. NEWMAN which left here at 4:00 yesterday afternoon passed Tonawanda at 6:00 , having made 6 miles an hour. If no obstructions are encountered she will make a good record this time.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      June 3, 1874 3-5

Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
inspection
Date of Original
1874
Subject(s)
Canal boats
William Newman (Canal boat)
Local identifier
McN.E.6257
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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William Newman (Canal boat), 1 Jun 1874