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The Steamer "Trenton" watercolor, 1848

Permanent ID:
1591
Call number:
K: 2-106
Date:
1848
Image Description:
A blue and white steamship with five flags. Numerous passengers on deck.
Inscription:
The Steamer "Trenton", was built at New York by Mr. Stevens in 1824, on April 4th 1825 she made her trial trip on the Hudson. For many years she ran on the Delaware carrying the New York passengers between Philada., Bordentown & Tacony. In 1865 she was transferred to the east end of the line, running from South Amboy to New York City. Shortly afterwards an accident befel her, she was thoroughly examined, condemned, dismantled & hauled to the Hoboken shore, where her timbers now rot in the mud. Captain Charles Hinkle. 41 Years in active service. Sketched by D.J. Kennedy. (Front Bottom)
Format:
Watercolors
Dimensions:
Width: 34 cm, Height: 24 cm (image)
Collection:
David J. Kennedy watercolors
Related People or Organizations:
David Johnson Kennedy, 1816-1898 (painter)
Stivens (relates to)
Hinkle, Charles (relates to)
Related Terms:
Marine art (is described by)
Steamship (depicts)