SAILOR

Steamboat Building in Elizabeth, PA

A Journal of daily activities at the Elizabeth Marine Ways 1898 to 1925

SAILOR

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Steamer SAILOR built during 1900

JW first worked on the Steamer SAILOR on May 10, 1904 when he repaired her rudder. She next is at the EMW on June 13, 1907. JW mentions this boat for the last time on October 19, 1920 when she is involved in a collision with the Steamer JIM BROWN.

On January 22, 1920 this Steamer SAILOR is involved in a fatal accident in Lock 3. The photo above is from a newspaper account of this accident, the boat shown on its side is a Derrick Boat that was also involved in the accident. The man inset in the photo is one of the divers involved in trying to rescue men when the accident happened.

Steamer SAILOR built during 1924

added 1/18/07

The Steamer SAILOR built in 1924 is not mentioned in JW's journals. Hear this SAILOR's whistle by pressing the play button.