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[[Image:moonriverqueen.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Launching the Moon River Queen 1962. Photo courtesy: National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium]]BOAT BUILDING. One of the primary industries to develop in Dubuque, boat building really began after the [[CIVIL WAR]]. Prior to that, boats tended to be small and for local use. Larger boats were constructed along the Ohio River or the lower [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. Beginning around 1870, boat building in Dubuque became a booming industry. On August 13, 1920 the "Frisco" became the ninety-ninth steamer constructed in the city. (1) | [[Image:moonriverqueen.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Launching the Moon River Queen 1962. Photo courtesy: National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium]]BOAT BUILDING. One of the primary industries to develop in Dubuque, boat building really began after the [[CIVIL WAR]]. Prior to that, boats tended to be small and for local use. Larger boats were constructed along the Ohio River or the lower [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. Beginning around 1870, boat building in Dubuque became a booming industry. On August 13, 1920 the "Frisco" became the ninety-ninth steamer constructed in the city. (1) | ||
Some of the boats were constructed by unknown builders. These include the: | '''Some of the boats were constructed by unknown builders. These include the:''' | ||
Jo Gales--a ferry boat between Dubuque and Dunleith owned and operated by Charles H. Merry. | Jo Gales--a ferry boat between Dubuque and Dunleith owned and operated by Charles H. Merry. | ||
Julia--built in 1871 as a passenger steamer with a wooden hull. | Julia--built in 1871 as a passenger steamer with a wooden hull. | ||
J. G. Chapman--built in 1882 as a freight boat | |||
'''Others were constructed by small builders:''' | |||
The Douglas Boardman--a passenger steamer with wooden hull built by W. J. Young | |||
The Reindeer---built in 1888 by the Mississippi Towing Company | |||
Most were constructed by the following: | Most were constructed by the following: | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 22 September 2019
BOAT BUILDING. One of the primary industries to develop in Dubuque, boat building really began after the CIVIL WAR. Prior to that, boats tended to be small and for local use. Larger boats were constructed along the Ohio River or the lower MISSISSIPPI RIVER. Beginning around 1870, boat building in Dubuque became a booming industry. On August 13, 1920 the "Frisco" became the ninety-ninth steamer constructed in the city. (1)
Some of the boats were constructed by unknown builders. These include the:
Jo Gales--a ferry boat between Dubuque and Dunleith owned and operated by Charles H. Merry.
Julia--built in 1871 as a passenger steamer with a wooden hull.
J. G. Chapman--built in 1882 as a freight boat
Others were constructed by small builders:
The Douglas Boardman--a passenger steamer with wooden hull built by W. J. Young
The Reindeer---built in 1888 by the Mississippi Towing Company
Most were constructed by the following:
See: JOHNSON AND KALKE
See: DIAMOND JO LINE
See: IOWA IRON WORKS
See: DUBUQUE BOAT AND BOILER WORKS
See: DIAMOND JO BOATYARD
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Source:
1. "Dubuque, A Boat Building Centre," Telegraph Herald, August 21, 1910, p. 10