City of Port Washington, Wisconsin

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The shipwreck Niagara
Photos by Ron Voigt


The shipwreck Niagara is the focus of the first of a number of planned maritime exhibits developed by the Maritime Heritage Experience. The Niagara was built in 1846 and was 245 feet in length. Considered a "palace steamer", it was propelled by sidewheels and built for fast and luxurious lake travel. Tragically, the Niagara sank in 1856 when a fire broke out in the evening of September 24^th killing dozens of people. The wreck lies approximately 8 miles north of Port Washington.
Other Photos of Interest "The Bounty & Nina" and other boats Coal Boat Adam E Cornelius Coal Boat Middleton Coal Boat Earl W. Oglebay Nina Moored boat on the Breakwater Fishing at the Marina (2002) Historic Port Anchor Finds a New Home Marina Marina from Rotary Park looking towards St Mary's 2001 Maritime Heritage Festival - Photo1, Photo2, Photo3 Boats in the Marina Sailboats Silhouettes on the Breakwater View From a Boat
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