Sassafras (1892)

Steamer Sassafras, colorized photo.

Steamer Sassafras, colorized photo.

Name/Title

Sassafras (1892)

Entry/Object ID

2017.8.001

Description

Year Built: 1892 Built By: Charles Reeder & Sons Built At: Baltimore, MD Built For: Sassafrass River Steamboat Company Official Number: 116539 Purchase Price: Length: 151.0 feet Beam: 28.0 feet Depth of Hold: 8.0 feet Gross Tons: 877 gross, 403 net Propulsion: Sidewheel Hull: Wood Engine: Passenger Capacity: Purchased by: Route: Sassafras River, Susquehanna River, Tolchester Beach Captains: Previous Name: Later Name: ANNAPOLIS in 1902 Comments: Was named the SASSAFRAS when purchased by the Tolchester Company in 1902. She was lengthened by 25 feet by William E. Woodall. In 1924 her freight deck was cut away to carry automobiles. Disposition: Burned and dismantled in 1935.