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The last of the Venezuela, Sandusky, May 31, 1940The last of the Venezuela, Sandusky, May 31, 1940
In the late 1860s or 1870s, Capt. Samuel Neff owned an interest in the tug Winneconne. It was used mainly in the Lake Winnebago area. It was subsequently sold to the U.S. Engineering Dept., and delivIn the late 1860s or 1870s, Capt. Samuel Neff owned an interest …
Capt. Sam Neff's first vessel; he sailed it alone when he was about 15 years old, or younger. The sloop was moulded-built, about 35 feet long, 12 wide and draft-loaded, 3 feet in depth. Had a large cCapt. Sam Neff's first vessel; he sailed it alone when he was …
Capt. Sam Neff's first vessel; he sailed it alone when he was about 15 years old, or younger. The sloop was moulded-built, about 35 feet long, 12 wide and draft- loaded, 3 feet in depth. Had a largeCapt. Sam Neff's first vessel; he sailed it alone when he was …
Sail scow, Charlie Crawford -largest of her type - was built in 1873 in Caseville, Mich., by and for her owner, P.J.Haynes, of Port Huron, to carry cedar poles and posts, and ties from the shores ofSail scow, Charlie Crawford -largest of her type - was built in …
Steel tug Chicora was used on the Chicago-Illinois waterway; also Lake Michigan fishing tug. Later taken south -down the Mississippi river.Steel tug Chicora was used on the Chicago-Illinois waterway; also Lake Michigan …
The Ossian Cook was built in the shape of a flat iron, but of wood in Oshkosh, Wis. in 1880; twin wheels. Had a successful career for some 25 years. Listed in H. C. Doman's reminiscences.The Ossian Cook was built in the shape of a flat iron, …
Read's Landing, Minn. in the 1870s: Rafting str. L. W. Crane, Capt. Abner Conro, owner & master, had a long career on the Upper Mississippi river, and on the Ohio river. The Crane went to Oshkosh, WiRead's Landing, Minn. in the 1870s: Rafting str. L. W. Crane, Capt. …
The C. H. Davis (Charles H. Davis) is listed in the Ship Masters' Association Directory, 1903, as 145 feet long, 31 feet wide; built 1881. It ran for many years as a tow barge, and was then made intoThe C. H. Davis (Charles H. Davis) is listed in the Ship …
The Maggie Duncan, a lumber carrier, was operated by Capt. Samuel Neff and his son, Sidney O. Neff, from 1893 until 1896. The vessel was built in 1890 at Fort Howard, Wis.; 535 gross tons; 164 x 31.The Maggie Duncan, a lumber carrier, was operated by Capt. Samuel Neff …
1894: a scene repeated many times on the Great Lakes during the lumber era -steamers pulling their lumber tows. All three ships in 1894 were owned by Capt. Samuel Neff & Sons. All ships listed, Beers1894: a scene repeated many times on the Great Lakes during the …
The schooner Ebenezer was built at Ephraim, Wis. in 1890; 57 feet long, 15 feet wide; 39 gross tons. F. Hogenson listed as owner in the Ship Masters' Assoc. Directory, 1903.The schooner Ebenezer was built at Ephraim, Wis. in 1890; 57 feet …
The flatboat Enterprise, seen by Charles S.Neff in Milwaukee in 1884, was built to navigate the marshy Menominee valley at Milwaukee, Wis. It carried pork from the packing house in the steamboat dockThe flatboat Enterprise, seen by Charles S.Neff in Milwaukee in 1884, was …
The 165-ton schooner, Fearless; 120 x 24; built 1867 Ferrysburgh, Mich. Home port, Milwaukee. Well known old time wood and lumber carrier. Listed Inland Lloyds Vessel registry, 1893, and in Ship MastThe 165-ton schooner, Fearless; 120 x 24; built 1867 Ferrysburgh, Mich. Home …
The sand sucker and carrier, Fort Meigs, of Toledo, O., is listed in the Ship Master's Assoc. Directory, 1914, as 138 gross tons; 116 x 32 x 6; built 1901. While sucking sand near Put-in-Bay, Lake ErThe sand sucker and carrier, Fort Meigs, of Toledo, O., is listed …
The old line steamer, Fountain City; built at Cleveland, Ohio in 1857; rebuilt in 1865. Used in the Buffalo to Chicago trade. Converted into a lumber carrier. Burned in the boneyard at Sturgeon Bay,WThe old line steamer, Fountain City; built at Cleveland, Ohio in 1857; …
Fremont, Wis. in 1877. The scene shows the bridge built by Capt. Sam Neff who drove the piles through the ice. The line steamer in the foreground in the Tom Wall. The Str. Milwaukee, below the bridgeFremont, Wis. in 1877. The scene shows the bridge built by Capt. …
