Steam barge and tow barges c1895

Photograph

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Steam barge and tow barges c1895

Entry/Object ID

2022.58.05

Description

Three ships tied together with a steam-powered vessel in the middle to propel the other schooners along. The ship on the left is the BUTCHER BOY, a Barkentine-style ship built in 1868. The ship on the right is loaded high with lumber. Written on the back of the photo "Steam barge and tow barges for Hamilton Lumber Co. ?? about 1915 making dock at yard. Saugatuck, Mich."

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Sergeant Marine/Saugatuck Lumber and Coal Co./W.D. Hamilton Lumber and Coal Company, Butcher Boy (ship)

Collection

1835 Logging and Lumbering, Nautical

Acquisition

Accession

2022.58

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Notes

2014.22.06 is written on the back of the photo in pencil but that number is used for other items in the SDHC archive.

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

6 in

Location

Box

005 A+B Nautical History

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hamilton, Capt. Walter D. 1862-1916

Create Date

July 27, 2022

Update Date

July 27, 2022