Steamboat Resources & Links
Below we have listed some of the many resources and links on the subject of steamboats.
Books
The
Chesapeake Bay In The Civil War
By Eric Mills
This excellent book fills a gap for those of us who are interested
in the story of the Civil War. It is the first time the fascinating
tale of the role of the Chesapeake Bay during those years has
been documented. Eric Mills uses primary sources to relate the
lively activities that took place in and around the estuaries,
creeks, and rivers of the Bay. I highly recommend it both for
the information it provides and for its sheer readability. This
book is a treasure, sure to delight Civil War buffs.
Soldiers at the Doorstep - Civil War Lore
By Larry Chowning
When it comes to learning about history, simple things can sometimes
tell us as much about life during a particular time as great happenings.
In the midst of the horrific battles of the Civil War, simple
but significant events were going on in the lives of those who
stayed behind to keep the home together. For much of the war,
areas in the South were behind enemy lines, and the people left
at home dealt with the constant threat of Union soldiers arriving
on their doorsteps. Larry shares with us some of the many stories
he has collected throughout the years about people in the Middle
Peninsula and the Northern Neck during the civil war.
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http://www.riverboatdaves.com/books-2.html
Web Sites
Selected
Civil War Photographs Home Page
Library of Congress site provides searchable database of more
than 1100 photographs
The Union
Blockade
An in depth discussion of the Union blockade. How it was formed,
the number of vessels, the commanders and more.
Civil
War & The Chesapeake Bay
More in depth information concerning topics such as Point Lookout,
The Potomac Flotilla, smugglers and raiders, ironclads and more.
Operation
on the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers
.A facinating site created by the Cornell University Library provides
you with the "After Action Reports" of both Union and
Confederate officiers.
This web site will provide you with a lot of interesting information that include phtographs, oral histories and links to other research sites.
This web site contains information concerning the steam tug Baltimore highlighting the tug's unique place in American history.
This site provides a long list of books about steamboats.
Links to lots of sites containing information from model building to steamboat museums.
This site is full of interesting information about steamboats. It contains photographs, videos, archives, book reviews and lots more.
Commercial steamboating on the Hudson River began with Robert Fulton´s Steamboat successful run from New York to Albany on August 14th, 1807. Robert R. Livingston, Jr. was Robert Fulton´s partner in the steamboat business. Clermont was the name of the boat that made that trip and the name of the house that Livingston lived in on the Hudson.
If you want to get more information on the Chesapeake Bay this magazine is full of information on places to go, boat reviews and lots more.