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067 - Steamer St. Maurice
title
067 - Steamer St. Maurice
Subject
United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Photographs, River steamers, Louisiana, Photographs, St. Maurice (Steamboat), Photographs, McPherson, William D., photographer, McPherson & Oliver (Studio : New Orleans, La.)
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
none
068 - Steamer Black Hawk
title
068 - Steamer Black Hawk
Subject
River steamers, Louisiana, Photographs, Black Hawk (Steamer), Photographs
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
none
107 - Alabama River (Steel's Expedition)
title
107 - Alabama River (Steel's Expedition)
Subject
United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Photographs, Alabama River (Ala.), Photographs, River steamers, Alabama, Photographs, McPherson, William D., photographer, McPherson & Oliver (Studio : New Orleans, La.)
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
Verso inscribed, "Steel's Ex."In March 1865 US Major General Edward R. S. Canby, commanding the XIII and XVI Corps, advanced up the eastern shore of Mobile Bay to rendezvous with US Major General Frederick Steele's force from Pensacola, capture Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely on the eastern shore, and flank Mobile.On March 17 Canby moved up the east side of Mobile Bay. He united with Steele at Danley's Ferry and with 45,000 troops initiated the siege of Spanish Fort on March 27. On April 8 the Federals delivered a devastating bombardment with ninety guns, including those of USN Rear Admiral Henry K. Thatcher's six ironclads. With his escape route threatened, CS Brigadier General Randall L. Gibson evacuated the garrison. The Confederates made their way to Mobile, and the Federals occupied Spanish Fort early the next morning.
108 - Alabama River (Steel's Expedition)
title
108 - Alabama River (Steel's Expedition)
Subject
United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Photographs, Alabama River (Ala.), Photographs, River steamers, Alabama, Photographs, McPherson, William D., photographer, McPherson & Oliver (Studio : New Orleans, La.)
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
Verso inscribed, "300 miles up Allabama [sic]"
Advertisement for steamer "D.L. Talley," 1874
title
Advertisement for steamer "D.L. Talley," 1874
Subject
River steamers
Date Issued
1874
Abstract
This is a photographic copy of a photographic copy of a page from the Selma Directory and Advertiser.
Anniversary of the greatest race the River ever saw, June 30, 1909
title
Anniversary of the greatest race the River ever saw, June 30, 1909
Subject
River steamers, Steamboats, Competitions
Date Issued
1909-06-30
Name
Duble, C. C.
Abstract
This is a newspaper clipping of an article written about the 1870 race between the steamboats "Natchez" and "Robert E. Lee."
Baton Rouge" -- an old Anchor Line sidewheeler loading at New Orleans
title
Baton Rouge" -- an old Anchor Line sidewheeler loading at New Orleans
Subject
River steamers, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date Issued
1900
Abstract
This is a mechanical print showing the steamer Baton Rouge loading cargo in New Orleans.
City of Baton Rouge,' between 1881-1890.
title
City of Baton Rouge,' between 1881-1890.
Subject
City of Baton Rouge (Steamboat), Photographs, River steamers, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Photographs, River steamers, Mississippi River, Photographs
Date created ms
1881, 1890
Name
Lytle, Andrew David, 1834-1917
Clipping of the explosion of the steamer "Princess", 1859
title
Clipping of the explosion of the steamer "Princess", 1859
Subject
River steamers, Fires and fire prevention, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Steamboat disasters, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Date Issued
1859
Abstract
This newspaper clipping describes the explosion and burning of the steamer Princess at Baton Rouge, La., on February 27, 1859.
Clipping of the fire that destroyed the steamer "Robert E. Lee," 1882 September 30
title
Clipping of the fire that destroyed the steamer "Robert E. Lee," 1882 September 30
Subject
River steamers, Louisiana, Yucatan Plantation, Steamboat disasters, Louisiana, Yucatan Plantation
Date Issued
1882
Abstract
This newspaper clipping is an illustration of the burning of the steamer Robert E. Lee at the Yucatan Plantation, about thirty mile below Vicksburg (Miss.).
An excursion steamer on the Amite River.
title
excursion steamer on the Amite River.
Subject
River steamers, Louisiana, Amite River, Photographs, Rivers, Louisiana, Photographs, Amite River (La.), Photographs
Date created ms
1895
Name
Lytle, Andrew David, 1834-1917
Gunboat "Resaca," 1861-65
title
Gunboat "Resaca," 1861-65
Subject
River steamers
Date created ms
1870
Abstract
This is a copy photograph of a copy photograph of a photograph of the steamboat "Resaca" in a waterway.
Gunboat "Stone River," 1865
title
Gunboat "Stone River," 1865
Subject
River steamers, Gunboats
Date created ms
1865
Abstract
This is a copy photograph of a copy photograph of a photograph of the steamer "Stone River" moored in the Tennessee River.
Landing Claiborne, Alabama
title
Landing Claiborne, Alabama
Subject
River steamers, Cargo handling, Equipment and supplies
Date Issued
1900
Abstract
This is a copy photograph of a copy photograph of a halftone print of the steamboat landing near Claiborne (Ala.)
Lock entrance
title
Lock entrance
Subject
Locks (Hydraulic engineering), Louisiana, Photographs, Houseboats, Louisiana, Photographs, River steamers, Louisiana, Photographs
Name
Percy Viosca, Jr.
Abstract
Camera looking to lower entrance of lock with river boat.
Master Pilot William Payne Harris obituary, 1959 January 14
title
Master Pilot William Payne Harris obituary, 1959 January 14
Subject
River steamers, Pilots and pilotage, Alabama
Date Issued
1959-01-14
Abstract
This is a photograph of a xerographic copy of an obituary published in the Morning Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.)
Master Pilots for Burke Packet Co., 1925
title
Master Pilots for Burke Packet Co., 1925
Subject
River steamers, Pilots and pilotage, Alabama
Date created ms
1925
Abstract
This is a copy photograph of a photograph of three riverboat pilots and one mate.
Ouachita" -- a lower Mississippi type
title
Ouachita" -- a lower Mississippi type
Subject
River steamers
Date Issued
1895
Name
Stanton, Samuel Ward
Abstract
This is a photographic copy of an engraving created by Samuel Ward Stanton for publication in "American Steam Vessels."
Packets moored on the Mississippi River bank near Baton Rouge.
title
Packets moored on the Mississippi River bank near Baton Rouge.
Subject
River steamers, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Photographs, River steamers, Mississippi River, Photographs
Date created ms
1860, 1870
Name
Lytle, Andrew David, 1834-1917
Pharr (John N.) Dock Views 1862-1864
title
Pharr (John N.) Dock Views 1862-1864
Subject
River steamers
Date Issued
1862, 1864
Abstract
This is a photographic copy of halftone print of a photograph of five unidentified steamboats moored in a waterway.

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