Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Cossack (Ferry, 1826)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Cossack
Year of Build:
1826
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Black Rock, New York
Vessel Type:
Ferry
Hull Materials:
Wood
Ownership Notes:
Fraser, (1826-1827); Brace, (1826-1827; Sill, (1826-1827);
Tonnage
1826
History
Classification:
a. Horse Ferry Boat, (1826- )
Nationality:
American (1826- )
Notes
General notes:
She was built to run between Black Rock and Waterloo, Union of Canada, about 3/4 of a mile distance. She was propelled by four horses and crossed from a pier off Ferry Street to Col. Warren's dock at Waterloo, which takes about five minutes. The machinery was built by Langdon and the whole cost of the ferry was $1,500;
Sources:
1. Black Rock Gazette: 6/8/1826, 6/22/1826, 8/31/1826, 5/12/1827;
Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Email:[email protected]
Website:
https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

Agency street/mail address:
75 Maritime Dr.
Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218




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