J.L. Carter

The Sidewheeler Silver Moon The Sidewheeler Silver Moon
Old Boat Column
The Sidewheeler Silver Moon
May 3, 2021

The steamer Silver Moon was notably a unique vessel. The boat was designed and built specifically to fit into the short locks of the Louisville & Portland Canal. Constructed in… Read More

The Silver Moon The Silver Moon at the Memphis wharf. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Silver Moon

October 12, 2018

The sidewheeler Silver Moon was unique for several reasons. The boat was built specifically to fit into the short locks of the Louisville & Portland Canal. Constructed in 1859 at… Read More

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