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The "Christopher Columbus" Underway
circa 1900-1909
The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus" underway on the Great Lakes. Decks are filled with passengers. The "Christopher Columbus" was the largest excursion steamer of its time,...
Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
circa 1900-1909
The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," being towed into the Milwaukee harbor past a breakwater. Milwaukee North Pier Inner Light in the background. Caption reads: "Whaleback ...
The Christopher Columbus Passing through Broadway Bridge
August 30, 1906
A screw passenger excursion vessel or whaleback, the Christopher Columbus, passing through the Broadway Bridge.
Steamship "Christopher Columbus" (Whaleback)
circa 1912
The passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," entering harbor. Caption reads: "Steamship 'Christopher Columbus' (Whaleback), Entering Harbor at Chicago."
Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
circa 1900-1909
Colorized view depicting the passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," approaching the East Water Street Bridge. Caption reads: "Whaleback Steamer Christopher Columbus Passing East Water ...
Excursion steamer Christopher Columbus leaving Chicago
circa 1910-1919
The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," leaving Chicago. Skyline of Chicago is in background with one building with sign reading Armour's Oats.
