Papers concerning early navigation on the Great Lakes
Papers concerning early navigation on the Great Lakes1883
About this book
Capt. Wilkerson commanded steamboats on the Great Lakes from 1835 to 1852. “Walk-in-the-water” was the first steamboat on the Great Lakes, launched in 1818 from Black Rock, near Buffalo NY. “Superior” was launched in 1822, after “”Walk-in-the-water” was wrecked.
Details
- First published
- 1883
- OL Work ID
- OL229480W
Subjects
Erie, Lake. [from old catalog]ShippingSteamboatsInland waterway vesselsWalk-in-the-Water (Steamboat)Superior (Steamboat)Walk-in-the-water (Ship)