Niagara (Tugboat, 1878-1914)

Photographer

Daniels Photo

Summary

• BOAT TYPE: Tugboat
• BUILT: 1878 at Chicago, Illinois
• OWNERS: Morton Salt Company of Chicago
• OFFICERS & CREW: Captain William Schuler (master)
• RIVERS: Illinois River
• OTHER INFORMATION: She ran Chicago to Davenport via the drainage, M and I and Hennepin canals and the Illinois River
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Pushing a canal barge while being piloted by Captain William Schuler of Lockport. She was making one of the last commercial trips along the full distance of the I and M canal