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University of Detroit Mercy

Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection

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Thomas Jefferson.
Original Name:Thomas Jefferson.
Owner:C.M. Reed et Alii., 1834
Builder:S. Jenkins., 1834, Panama, Erie
Engine Builder:J. P. Allaire., 1834
Year Built:1834
Year Engine Built:1834
Final Disposition:Altered in 1844 to "elevator" (Lytle List) and (EH).
Notes:Engines removed in 1884 and put into "Louisiana" in 1845. Illustrated by S. W. Stanton (p.42).
Registry Number:None too early.
Hull Number:None
Vessel Type:Passenger and freight, sidewheeler
Length:174 o.a.
Width:26.8 ft.
Height:9.8 ft.
Gross Tonnage:428 t.
Materials:Wood
Engine Type:Cross-head, L.P.

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