Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Winnebago Chief (Steamer, 1829)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Winnebago Chief
Year of Build:
1829
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
J. P. Arndt
Tonnage
1829
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Winnebago Chief (1829- )
Nationality:
American (1829- )
Notes
General notes:
Machinery: engine built in 1829 at Detroit, Michigan, by P. B. Andrews; This was the third engine built at Detroit;
She ran between Winnebago Lake and the Portage of the Ouisconsin, on the Fox River which was about 140 miles;
Sources:
1. John Poole's notes;
2. Detroit Gazette: 641829, 6/11/1829;
3. Cleveland Herald: 6/18/1829;
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




Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy