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Damaged Christopher Columbus Cruise Vessel
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Large crowd looking at the damaged Christopher Columbus cruise vessel at dock. Constructed in 1893, the Christopher Columbus was the only passenger-carrying whaleback steamer ever built. Eighteen passengers died when the ship hit a water tower on the bank of the Milwaukee River on June 30th, 1917.
Taylor, J. Robert
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Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
Colorized view depicting the passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," approaching the East Water Street Bridge. Caption reads: "Whaleback Steamer Christopher Columbus Passing East Water ...
Christopher Columbus Cruise Vessel Accident
June 30, 1917
Damaged ship on the Milwaukee River. The Christopher Columbus was a popular cruise vessel launched in 1893 and used to traverse the Great Lakes. On June 30th, 1917, with 413 passengers onboard, the...
Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
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 ...
Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
The screw passenger excursion vessel with large crowd of passengers, "Christopher Columbus," en route between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
1912
Large crowd of passengers on the whaleback excursion steamer "Christopher Columbus".
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.
