Allegheny (Steambarge, 1849)

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Cleveland, Ohio
Vessel Type:: Steambarge
Hull Materials:: Wood
Bow Type:: Plain Head
Builder Name:: Luther Moses
Ownership Notes:: Horn, Luther, (1849), Morgan David, (1849-1852); Weeks, Lemuel, (1849-1850); Moses, Luther, (1849-1850); Javinoll, Jacob, (1849-1850); Mack, Samuel, (1849); Frick, Charlews D., (1850-1852); Frick, Cynthia, (1850-1852); Hubby, L. M., (1852-1853); Evans. Jason C., (1852-1853); Evans, James C., (1852-1855); Lester,Samuel F., (1853-1855); Palmer, R. C., (1855); American Transportation Company, (1855);
Master(s):: Spencer, C. H., (1849); Morgan, David, (1850); Maisden (Marsden), C., (1851-1852); Brundage, E., (1853); Curles, A. G., (1855);

Power

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

Enrollments/Registration

June 4, 1849: Port: Cleveland Number: 34 of 1849
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Cleveland 3-18-1850
March 18, 1850: Port: Cleveland Number: 8 of 1850
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Cleveland 8-5-1850
August 5, 1850: Port: Cleveland Number: 48 of 1850
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Cleveland 5-18-1852
May 18, 1852: Port: Cleveland Number: 30 of 1852
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Buffalo 6-7-1853
June 7, 1853: Port: Buffalo Number: 93 of 1853
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Buffalo 5-4-1855
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May 4, 1855: Port: Buffalo Number: 42 of 1855
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Cleveland 3-29-1858
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March 29, 1858: Port: Cleveland
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner

History

Classification:: a. Propeller, Allegheny (1849-1855)
Nationality:: American (1849-1855)
Chronology:: 1. 8/00/1850, Lake Erie, collision, (sank Propeller, Lexington), repaired;
2. 4/20/1851, Lake Huron, collision, (Propeller, Ohio), repaired, $600 loss;
3. 10/00/1855, Madison Dock, lost her rudder, (merchandise), repaired, $1, 000 loss;
4. 10/18/1855, Milwaukee, struck pier, (merchandise), repaired, Cargo $200, 000 loss, Hull $10, 000 loss;

Notes

General notes:: Machinery: Direct acting engine built by Cuyahoga Steam Boiler Works, Cleveland, Ohio; Cylinder: 24' diameter x 3'6" stroke; Propeller, 13' diameter;
Engine was removed and placed in the new "Allegheny" built at Milwaukee (1856).
She had a round stern;
Sources:: 1. Master Abstracts: Buffalo, New York; Cleveland, Ohio;
2. Enrollments: Buffalo, New York; Cleveland, Ohio;
3. John Poole's notes;
4. Early American Steamers, Vol. V.;
5. Buffalo Morning Express: 1/11/1856;
6. Merchant Steam Vessels of the United States, 1790-1868; (The Lytle-Holdcamper List);

Contact

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