Steam Boat Collection (#25)

CANAL, 19th CENTURY. A barge being pulled by horses on a canal and a steamboat on the nearby river. American typefounders cut, 19th century

ST. LOUIS: LEVEE. A view of the levee at St. Louis. Wood engraving, late 19th century

MERCHANT STEAMSHIP, 1843. The launching of the steamship HMS Great Britain at Bristol, England, 19 July 1843. Contemporary wood engraving

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Wood engraving, 1855

YACHTING, 1882. James Gordon Bennett, Jr.s iron screw stram-yacht Namouna. Line engraving, 1882

EADS BRIDGE, ST LOUIS. The St. Louis Bridge during construction. The Eads Bridge (built 1867-74) across the Mississippi River at St. Louis. Wood engraving, c1872

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, 1856. West end of Queens Wharf, Melbourne: Steel engraving, Australian, 1856

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, 1847. View of St. Louis, Missouri. Line engraving, American, 1847

VIEW OF PITTSBURGH, 1853. View of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: wood engraving, American, 1853

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1830. Wood engraving, American, c1830

STEAMSHIP: PADDLE ENGINES. The paddle engines of Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Eastern steamship, the largest in the world at the time of its 1858 launching

VIEW OF PITTSBURGH, 1836. A view of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: wood engraving, American, 1836

PITTSBURGH, 1836. A view of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1836

ROWING: THAMES RIVER, 1852. The yearly Oxford and Cambridge boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1852

CHICAGO: LA SALLE TUNNEL. Sectional view of the La Salle Street Tunnel. Wood engraving, 1878

VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI. A view of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, 1855

SHIPS: GREAT EASTERN. The Great Eastern (temporarily the Leviathan ) under construction at the shipyard at Blackwall on the Thames. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1857

GIANT CUTTLEFISH. Sailors of the French corvette Alecton harpooning a monster cuttlefish off the coast of Madeira. Wood engraving, late 19th century

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1869. The Great Eastern steam-ship leaving Sheerness with the French Atlantic Cable. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1869

CRIMEAN WAR: ODESSA, 1854. The boats of the British Fleet going to the French steamer Vauban to assist in extinguishing the fires caused by the red-hot shot fired from the Russian batteries during

WILLIAM BOOTH (1829-1912). English religious leader and founder of the Salvation Army. General Booth greeted at Southampton on 13 February 1892 upon returning to England after a seven-month

IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1876. Chinese immigrants aboard the steamship Alaska bound for San Francisco, California. Wood engraving, American, 1876

ORUKTER AMPHIBOLOS, 1804. American inventor, Oliver Evans Amphibious Digger. Color engraving, 19th century

CHEROKEE REMOVAL, 1838. The removal of the Cherokees to the West in 1838: wood engraving from an American school geography textbook, c1850

POLARIS AND CONGRESS. American explorer Captain Charles Francis Halls steamship, Polaris, and the expeditions transport ship, Congress, at the Danish settlement of Godhavn off the coast of Greenland

CINCINNATI, OHIO, 1855. Steamboats at the public landing on the Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio. Line engraving, 1855

IMMIGRANTS, NYC, 1877. European immigrants arriving in New York Bay on a steamer ship. Color engraving, 1877

A STEAMSHIP STRANDED on rocks off Cork, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1868

SHIPWRECK, 19th CENTURY. The wreck of a steamship off Britains North Sea coast. Wood engraving, English, 1865

GREAT LAKES STEAMER. Walk-in-the-Water, the first steamboat in service on the Great Lakes (from 1818 to 1821). Color engraving, 19th century

STEAMSHIP. The American steamer Savannah, the first ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean under steam (1819)
STEAMSHIP. The American steamer " Savannah, " the first ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean under steam (1819): line engraving, 19th century

MISSISSIPPI: BLACK EXODUS. The wharf at Vicksburg, Mississippi, from which many black migrants departed following the end of Reconstruction for points north and west, including Kansas

PARAGUAYAN WAR, 1868. War in Paraguay - Advanced Division of the Brazilian Squadron Reducing the Batteries of Tebicuary. The War of the Triple Alliance, 1865-1870

SHREVEPORT LEVEE, 1872. Loading barrels of molasses at the levee at Shreveport, Louisiana. Engraving, 1872

U. S. S. PRINCETON EXPLOSION. The explosion of the 12-inch columbiad gun, Peacemaker, aboard the U. S
U.S.S. PRINCETON EXPLOSION. The explosion of the 12-inch columbiad gun, Peacemaker, aboard the U.S. Steam Sloop Princeton, 28 February 1844. Wood engraving, 19th century

SUEZ CANAL, 1869. Dredges and elevators at work during the construction of the Suez Canal, 1869. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, 1860. Steamboat from New Orleans to St. Louis, a three-day journey on the Mississippi River. Wood engraving, American, 1860

STEAMBOAT, 1859. The Philadelphia, a Mississippi River steamboat. Wood engraving, American, 1859

SUEZ CANAL CONSTRUCTION. Restaurant for travelers crossing the Suez Canal at Kantara, Egypt, 1869. Contemporary French wood engraving after a drawing by Édouard Riou

ENGLISH STEAMSHIP, 1870. Screw steamship Queen of the Thames. Wood engraving, English, 1870

BUFFALO: IRON & NAIL WORKS. View of the Buffalo Iron & Nail Works at Buffalo, New York. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NEW YORK CITY VIEW, 1834. Steel engraving, American, 1834

ENGLISH STEAMSHIP, 1871. The steamship Europe. Wood engraving, English, 1871

STEAMSHIP: REPUBLIC. The steamship Republic of the White Star line sailing out of New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1872

The progress of the century - the lightning steam press, the electric telegraph, the locomotive, and the steamboat. Man using telegraph in foreground; in background are people using steam press

Steamboat approaching dock, view from the Morgan house, Silver Springs, Florida. Date c1886 June 15

S. W. S. Bonnington, a sternwheel steamboat
S.W.S. Bonnington was a sternwheel steamboat that ran on the Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada C.1910

S. W. S. Nasookin, a sternwheel steamboat. Canada
S.W.S. Nasookin was a sternwheel steamboat that ran on the Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada C. 1920

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"Unleashing the Power of Steam: A Journey through Time" Step aboard and embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of steamboats. From thrilling races to majestic ocean liners, these vessels have left an indelible mark on history. In 1870, the Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez captivated audiences with its fierce competition. The Robert E. Lee emerged victorious after traversing from New Orleans to St. Louis in an impressive time of 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes. Fast forward to 1934 when the magnificent Ocean Liner Queen Mary graced the seas with her presence. This grand vessel, captured beautifully by William McDowell's painting, symbolized luxury and elegance during a golden era of travel. Travel back even further to Rome, Georgia in the mid-1800s where steamboats played a vital role in transportation along its rivers. These vessels brought life and prosperity to this charming city nestled amidst picturesque landscapes. The allure of steamboats extended beyond America's borders as depicted in a lithograph showcasing Louisiana's Bayou by Torchlight in 1865. Illuminated by flickering flames, these boats navigated through enchanting waterways evoking mystery and intrigue. Crossing over to Brooklyn Bridge's opening day in 1883, witness how steam-powered innovation connected cities like never before. This architectural marvel united communities while providing breathtaking views for those fortunate enough to traverse it. Venturing down south towards Shreveport in the 1870s reveals bustling riverbanks adorned with elegant riverboats gracefully gliding across shimmering waters - a sight that epitomizes Southern charm at its finest. Across continents lies Dundee Harbor in 1912; here steam power facilitated trade and exploration as ships set sail towards new horizons - their billowing smokestacks leaving trails behind them like whispers of progress.