The Winans Ocean Steamer, 1858

Engraving of the Winans Ocean Steamer cigar ship, launched at Ferry Bay, Baltimore, on 6th October 1858. Intended as an ocean-going vessel, she was 180 feet long and had a displacement of 350 tons, when carrying 200 tons of coal. The ship was not a great success, although the American Civil War was fairly disruptive to her career and those of her builders, the Messrs. Winans

Baltimore Builders Displacement Disruptive Fairly Intended Launched Messrs Tons Winans

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