ss Columbia
SS Columbia
built: 1902, Wyandotte, MI
length: 207.67 ft / 63.30 m
beam: 45 ft / 14 m
draft: 12.5 ft / 3.8 m
propulsion: 1,200-horsepower triple-expansion reciprocating steam engine
architect: Frank E. Kirby
location: Detroit, MI
for R. Anderson
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tugster
Dear Christina,
It’s beautiful! It reminds me a bit (not in appearance, but in survival and age) of CHAUNCY MAPLES http://www.chauncymaples.org/ of Lake Malawi, which is in the midst of restoration. Thanks for helping to maintain our maritime perspective in such a lovely way!
See the last foto in this post, a scrappy old vessel that begs for more life. foto taken in complicated circumstances and almost triggering arrest: http://tugster.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/road-fotos-12/ ss columbia in tatters.
In memory yet green, in joy still felt,
The scenes of life rise sharply into view.
We triumph; Life’s disasters are undealt,
And while all else is old, the world is new.
— Isaac Asimov
The main advocate for her restoration passed away this past week. The future looks more dim than ever for the old Boblo girl…
I have pictures of her on my blog as well. Along with the St. Claire.
Praise be to old ships. Praise be to artists who keep them alive.
Happy, happy Happy Valentines Day!