Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Niagara (Steamer, 1840)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Niagara
Also known as:
Sovereign
Year of Build:
1840
Rebuilt:
1. 1856;
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Niagara, Ontario*, Ontario
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Additional vessel types:
Schooner
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
John Hamilton
Ownership Notes:
Hamilton, John, (1840);
Hull Dimensions
1840
Length: 158' Width/Beam: 24'
Tonnage
1840
1856
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Niagara (1840-1843);
b. Steamer, Sovereign (1843-1856);
c. Schooner, (Unknown) (1856- )
Nationality:
Canada (1840- )
Notes
General notes:
*One source said she was built at Dayton, New York (Jefferson County);
Sources:
1. Canadian Coastal and Inland Steam Vessels, 1809-1930;
2. St. Catherine Journal: 11/8/1840;
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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