Launch of the Charles G. Blades, January 1901.

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Dublin Core

Title

Launch of the Charles G. Blades, January 1901.

Subject

Boats
Neuse River (N.C.)

Description

Side view of the launch of the Charles G. Blades on January 16, 1901. Named for Blades Lumber Company vice-president Charles G. Blades, the vessel measured 175 feet long with a beam of 28 feet 8 inches, a depth of hold of 12 feet 6 inches, a draft of three feet, and was capable of carrying 500,000 board feet of lumber.

Date

1901-01-16

Contributor

New Bern Photo Album, ca. 1901

Rights

This item is presented courtesy of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library for research and educational purposes. Prior permission from the New Bern-Craven County Public Library is required for any commercial use.

Format

jpg

Language

English

Type

Photographs

Identifier

Photo.LI.1

Coverage

New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
Neuse River, North Carolina

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photographs

Physical Dimensions

6-11/16 x 4-5/8 inches mounted on page 9-5/8 x 12-5/8 inches

Citation

“Launch of the Charles G. Blades, January 1901.,” Craven County Digital History, accessed November 22, 2024, https://kellenberger.mycprl.org/digital/items/show/867.