Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Humming Bird (Steamer, 1847)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Humming Bird
Year of Build:
1847
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Grand River, Ohio
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Ownership Notes:
Steele, H. (1847);
Master(s):
Sibley, (1867);
Tonnage
1847
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Humming Bird (1847- )
Nationality:
American (1847- )
Notes
General notes:
New Steamer, Humming Bird's hull consist of two camels, 8 to 10 feet apart propelled by a wheel in the middle. Built and owned by H. Steel Company, Captain Sibley of Grand River; Humming Bird was being repaired in 1853;
Sources:
1. Detroit Free Press: 8/20/1847, 4/2/1853;
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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