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The Whaleback "Christopher Columbus"
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Captain Alexander McDougall's whaleback passenger steamer "Christopher Columbus" under construction in the shipyard of the American Steel Barge Company in Superior. Text at bottom right of card reads: "West Superior Wis."
September 19, 1892
Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934
Publication Information
| Creator | Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934 |
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| Date Created | September 19, 1892 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 26 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | D. F. Barry photographs, 1878-1934 |
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| Call Number | PH 1487 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465604702121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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The "Christopher Columbus"
1892
Captian Alex McDougall's passenger whaleback steamer the "Christopher Columbus" being built in the shipyard of the American Steel Barge Company.
McDougall Whaleback
1892
Text at bottom reads: Ship Yards — McDougall Whaleback. West Superior, Wis." Captain Alex McDougall's whaleback steamer in the shipyard of the American Steel Barge Company.
McDougall Whaleback
1892
Text at bottom reads: Ship Yards — McDougall Whaleback. West Superior, Wis." Whaleback steamer in the shipyards of the American Steel Barge Company.
McDougall Passenger Whaleback Steamer Under Construction
1892
Whaleback steamer under construction in the American Steel Barge Company shipyard in Superior, Wisconsin. Text at bottom of card reads: "McDougall Passenger Whaleback Steamer. West Superior, Wis."
Whaleback Boat Launch
April 1893
Launching Captain Abe McDougall's passenger whaleback boat,"Christopher Columbus", from the American Steel Barge Company dock. Text at bottom right of card reads: "West Superior Wis."
Whaleback Boat Docked in Superior
April 1893
Captain Abe McDougall's whaleback boat, docked at the American Steel Barge Company.
