James F. Freeborn (1862), Later Named Genl. J. A. Dumont

Photograph

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Steamboat Era Museum

Three quarter view of Starboard from bow.

Three quarter view of Starboard from bow.

Name/Title

James F. Freeborn (1862), Later Named Genl. J. A. Dumont

Entry/Object ID

2017.14.007

Description

JAMES F. FREEBORN (1862) Year Built: 1862 Built By: Lawrence & Foulks Built At: Williamsburg, NY Built For: Richard Squires Official Number: 86521 Purchase Price: Length: 145 feet Beam: 26 feeet Depth of Hold: 9 feet Tons: 309 Gross, 195 Net Propulsion: Sidewheel Hull: Wood Engine: Passenger Capacity: 300 Purchased by: Sold by the government in 1900 to Claremont, Norfolk and Richmond Steamnboat Company Route: Norfolk to Richmont, Norfolk to Jamestown Exposition in 1907 Captains: Previous Name: Later Name: USN 1863 as Nansemond, US Revenue Cutter 1863 as W. H. Crawford, General J. A. Dumont Comments: Placed out of commission as a revenue cutter in 1899. Disposition: Burnt 1914 at Severn Side, MD.