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The "Boscobel"

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The screw tug, "Boscobel" built in 1881, is at a wooden dock with cordwood stacked on deck inside her forward gangway, perhaps indicating that she burned wood for fuel. Later named the "Ottawa."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 52305

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AUO
Legacy ID
WHi 5641

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