History of Steam on the Erie Canal

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Unknown. History of Steam on the Erie Canal

ERIE CANAL

Screw Propellers from 1858 to 1862

Screw-Tugs

Paddle-wheels and other Devices

Remarks

STEAM IN 1871 AND 1872

Screw Propellers

Paddle Wheels

Observe:

The trials of Steam in 1872 less Economical than in 1858 to 1862

Years 1871 and 1872, as Published

Relations of Time—Twelve Years Ago and Now

Steam in 1872 Less Economical than Horses

Horse-Boat Times

Conditional Explanations

Canal Necessities

Summary

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Although advised by his builders to substitute the common four-bladed propellers, he adhered to his original design, and with one propeller at either side of the rudder—called "twin-propellers"—she was soon ready for duty. She is the vessel known to history as the Charles Wack.

She carried three-fourths cargo and towed another boat with full cargo, and made the trip from Buffalo to West Troy in seven days, total time, averaging two miles per hour. But she returned from Troy to Buffalo, with half freight, in four days and sixteen hours, net time; averaging three and one-twelfth miles per hour, without tow.

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The same season there were some local steamers built to run regularly between different cities on the line of the canal.

The following season of 1859 was the most active year the Erie Canal has ever known in regard to steam.

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