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- Tug Winneconne and Steamer ScutanabaconScene at the dam, Appleton, Wis., 1868. Capt. Sam Neff in the tug, Winneconne is about to rescue the Str. Schtenanbequon [Scutanabacon] from being carried over the dam. Capt. Neff also righted the vessel when it was bottom up in Lake Winnebago; it also sank in the Menasha lock. After …Scene at the dam, Appleton, Wis., 1868. Capt. Sam Neff in the tug, Winneconne is about to rescue the Str. Schtenanbequon [Scutanabacon] from being carried over the dam. Capt. Neff …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wreck of the Charles N. RyanMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner WolverineThe schooner Wolverine, 117 x 25, built 1871, Grand Haven, Mich.- 195 gross tons. Used the so-called "Grand Haven rig", or four similar rigs, which originated in the 1870s. About 26 other vessels adopted this rig. Listed Ship Masters' Assoc. Directory, 1903; Beers, History of the Great Lakes, Vol.1, p. …The schooner Wolverine, 117 x 25, built 1871, Grand Haven, Mich.- 195 gross tons. Used the so-called "Grand Haven rig", or four similar rigs, which originated in the 1870s. About …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Frank WoodsMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Str. Weston M. CarrollSteel steamer, Charles S.Neff, built by Jenks Ship Building Co., Port Huron, Mich. 1901; launched 2 July 1901 for Capt. Samuel Neff and sons, Sidney O. Neff & Charles S.Neff; 200 x 38 x 11.6; 992 gross tons. Carried lumber, pig iron, grain; a fine ship; John A. Doak, captain. …Steel steamer, Charles S.Neff, built by Jenks Ship Building Co., Port Huron, Mich. 1901; launched 2 July 1901 for Capt. Samuel Neff and sons, Sidney O. Neff & Charles S.Neff; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Str. Charlemagne Tower, Jr.For $1.00 "and other valuable considerations," Charles S. Neff, Milwaukee, Wis. purchased on Dec. 17, 1912, the wooden steamer, Charlemagne Tower Jr., of 1825 gross tons; 255.8' x 40', and 21.3'. It had been built in 1886 in Cleveland, 0., and was owned by the J. C. Gilchrist Co., Cleveland, …For $1.00 "and other valuable considerations," Charles S. Neff, Milwaukee, Wis. purchased on Dec. 17, 1912, the wooden steamer, Charlemagne Tower Jr., of 1825 gross tons; 255.8' x 40', and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Congress (Ex Nebraska)The Congress was built under the name of the Nebraska in 1867. In Nov .1901, the vessel was purchased by Samuel Neff & Sons from R.R.Rhodes, repaired in the Milwaukee Dry Dock Co. yards, and sold in June,1902, to J. J. Boland and Davis O. Hagen, Buffalo, N.Y. The name …The Congress was built under the name of the Nebraska in 1867. In Nov .1901, the vessel was purchased by Samuel Neff & Sons from R.R.Rhodes, repaired in the Milwaukee …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Maggie DuncanThe Maggie Duncan was built in 1890 at Fort Howard Wis.; 535 gross tons; 164 x 31. Listed Ship Masters' Assoc. Directory, 1903; also Inland Lloyds Register, 1902 and 1893, when it was owned by Samuel Neff & Son Sidney. It was operated by the Neff firm from 1893 until …The Maggie Duncan was built in 1890 at Fort Howard Wis.; 535 gross tons; 164 x 31. Listed Ship Masters' Assoc. Directory, 1903; also Inland Lloyds Register, 1902 and 1893, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ferd Laabs' Sons Grist MillPhotograph of the Ferd Laabs' Sons grist mill which was moved on the barges Lucy and Eveready, and pushed by the tug, Ajax from Winneconne, Wis. to Oshkosh, Wis. on July 4th, 1879. Charles S.Neff was a boy of 9 yrs. and rode in the Ajax with his father, Capt. …Photograph of the Ferd Laabs' Sons grist mill which was moved on the barges Lucy and Eveready, and pushed by the tug, Ajax from Winneconne, Wis. to Oshkosh, Wis. on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer HenriettaOwned by the U.S.Corps of Engineers, & sailed for 13 years by Capt. Edwin M.Neff on the Fox river and Lake Winnebago, Wis. Built by the Ryan Bros., Oshkosh, in 1879; 130' long, 28' wide, 6' deep; had two horizontal engines, 14" x 48" and two 42" x 12' boilers; …Owned by the U.S.Corps of Engineers, & sailed for 13 years by Capt. Edwin M.Neff on the Fox river and Lake Winnebago, Wis. Built by the Ryan Bros., Oshkosh, in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Ida E.The keel for the steamer, Ida E. was laid in the fall of 1886 at the Morse yard, Oshkosh, Wis. James & George Ryan built the boat for Capt. Sam Neff, who bent the steam plank on the vessel. His son, Charles S.Neff ran the steam box boiler on Saturdays; …The keel for the steamer, Ida E. was laid in the fall of 1886 at the Morse yard, Oshkosh, Wis. James & George Ryan built the boat for Capt. Sam …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer KalkaskaThe Kalkaska, built 1884, St. Clair, Mich. 679 gross tons; 178' x 33.8' x 15.5; crew of 13; had 585 h.p. Purchased by Charles S. Neff in Feb. 1918 from the Pilsen Lumber Co., Chicago. Had been damaged by fire; repaired; carried salt, grain & coal. No lumber to be …The Kalkaska, built 1884, St. Clair, Mich. 679 gross tons; 178' x 33.8' x 15.5; crew of 13; had 585 h.p. Purchased by Charles S. Neff in Feb. 1918 from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Minnie E. KeltonMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamers Minnie E. Kelton, Marion, and schooner QuickstepThe Kelton was owned by Samuel Neff & Sons, 1898-1903. The Marion was owned by Samuel Neff & Sons, 1899-1903. The Quickstep was built 1874, Fort Howard, Wis.; owned by Ole Groh, Sheboygan, Wis. in 1903.The Kelton was owned by Samuel Neff & Sons, 1898-1903. The Marion was owned by Samuel Neff & Sons, 1899-1903. The Quickstep was built 1874, Fort Howard, Wis.; owned by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Barge LibertyThe barge Liberty began her career on the lakes as a sidewheel steamer,built Wyandotte,Mich. in 1878, and named the City of Detroit, No.1. Her name was later changed to the City of the Straits. The vessel is listed in the Ship Masters' Assoc. Dir.,1903, as 1094 gross tons; 234 by …The barge Liberty began her career on the lakes as a sidewheel steamer,built Wyandotte,Mich. in 1878, and named the City of Detroit, No.1. Her name was later changed to the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamboat PIlot's Certificate: Samuel NeffSamuel Neff .. first pilot of a Seamer on Fox & Wolf river and Lake WinnebagoSamuel Neff .. first pilot of a Seamer on Fox & Wolf river and Lake WinnebagoMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooners Lilly May & O. J. HaleA schooner, Lilly May, 181 tons, is listed in the Old Sailing Vessel section, p. 425, of Lynn's Great Lakes Masters & Engineers (1912); port of hail, Detroit. The barge, O. J. Hale, was purchased by Samuel Neff & Sons (Sidney O. Neff & Charles S. Neff) in June,1900, for …A schooner, Lilly May, 181 tons, is listed in the Old Sailing Vessel section, p. 425, of Lynn's Great Lakes Masters & Engineers (1912); port of hail, Detroit. The barge, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner Lilly MayThe wooden lake barge, O. J. Hale was built in 1874 at Trenton, Mich.; 326 gross tons; 138 x 26; former schooner. Purchased by Samuel Neff & Sons for the salt trade in June, 1900; rebuilt. Sold to Howard Transportation Co., Chicago, in 1902. Listed Ship Masters' Assoc. directory, 1903; …The wooden lake barge, O. J. Hale was built in 1874 at Trenton, Mich.; 326 gross tons; 138 x 26; former schooner. Purchased by Samuel Neff & Sons for the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer MilwaukeeWidely known early day steamer on the Oshkosh, Wis. and New London run on the Wolf-Fox waterway. In 1876 it carried Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, then of St.Louis, Mo. to the Winneconne duck hunting area. Also used in carrying many settlers along the waterways to new homes in the interior …Widely known early day steamer on the Oshkosh, Wis. and New London run on the Wolf-Fox waterway. In 1876 it carried Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, then of St.Louis, Mo. to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Captain Samuel NeffCaptain Samuel Neff was one of the three sons of Orrin Neff and Cynthia (Phillips) Neff, all of whom became boatmen on Wisconsin' s river and waterway systems in the early 1850S, settling at Oshkosh, Wis. ,after migrating from New York state. They were Capt. Edwin Marion Neff, Capt. W. …Captain Samuel Neff was one of the three sons of Orrin Neff and Cynthia (Phillips) Neff, all of whom became boatmen on Wisconsin' s river and waterway systems in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes