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Manistee Ship
circa 1880
The screw passenger and freight vessel, Manistee. Faint typing on picture describes the loss of the Manistee on November 16, 1883. The ship Manistee lost on Lake Superior on Nov.,1883, midway betwe...
Launch of the Steamer "Petoskey"
April 20, 1888
The launching of the screw passenger and freight vessel, "Petoskey," on April 20, 1888 at Burger and Burger Builders, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Steamer "Vernon"
The screw passenger and freight vessel, "Vernon," docked, with several small boats in the foreground. This ship was lost with all on board off Two Rivers Point, Oct. 28, 1887.
Steamship Manitou, Northern Michigan Transit Co.
A drawing of the screw passenger and freight vessel, Manitou, underway with small boat in foreground. Later named Isle Royale.
The "Christopher Columbus" Underway
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,...
S.S. Milwaukee Clipper on Lake Michigan
The screw passenger and freight vessel, S.S. Milwaukee Clipper, on Lake Michigan. Originally named Juniata.
