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The Petoskey
A stern side view of the screw passenger and freight vessel, Petoskey, underway. Sign on ship reads Petoskey, Manistee.
Keel laid, boat launched, maiden trip started, all on a Friday, yet Steamer Petoskey never had major mishap
Apr 07, 1932
Manitowoc Herald-News
A.J. Packard, Photographer
1910
Quarter-length studio portrait of Arthur J. Packard, an early Manitowoc photographer known for views of the area, its people, harbor and marine vessels from about 1880-1910. A.J. "Jay" Packard (18...
Dart (1867)
Lake Michigan
600 yards north-east of Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Mississippi Steamer being Loaded at Wharf
1900
View of the T.P. Leathers Steamer at dock. Men can be seen loading cargo onto the ship. Caption reads: "A Mississippi Steamer."
Freight Steamer "Cornucopia"
1872
Elevated view from hill of the freight steamer "Cornucopia" loading hides at the Hammond Brothers warehouse, with Lawrence University buildings on the hill in the background. The "Cornucopia" was o...
