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The Bow View of the "South American"

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Description: A bow view of the screw passenger cruise vessel, "South American," docked. Passengers are waiting on the pier.
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The Christopher Columbus Passing through Broadway Bridge

Date: 08 30 1906
Description: A screw passenger excursion vessel or whaleback, the Christopher Columbus, passing through the Broadway Bridge.
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The "Christopher Columbus" Underway

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Description: The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus" underway on the Great Lakes. Decks are filled with passengers. The "Christopher Columbus" was ...
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Excursion steamer Christopher Columbus leaving Chicago

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Description: The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," leaving Chicago. Skyline of Chicago is in background with one building with sign reading Armo...
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Mataafa Freighter

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Description: Bow side view of the screw bulk freighter, Mataafa, underway. Originally named Pennsylvania.
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The "South American"

Date: 07 1928
Description: The screw passenger cruise vessel, "South American," underway.
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"South American" near Lighthouse

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Description: The screw passenger cruise vessel, "South American," in a channel. Shore and lighthouse in foreground.
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The Tashmoo

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Description: The sidewheel excursion, Tashmoo. Inscribed on back: For chapter 18, Mills, James C., Our inland seas.
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Steamboat "Fashion"

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Description: Steamboat "Fashion" on the water.
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Whaleback Steamer on the Great Lakes

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Description: An early whaleback freight steamship on the Great Lakes. The captain was William M. Bates.

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