History of Steam on the Erie Canal
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Steam power faced a stubborn practical test on New York's Erie Canal, where engine-driven boats had to compete with horse-drawn freight boats on cost. This 1873 account follows experiments with screw propellers, tugs, stern wheels and other devices, beginning with the Charles Wack in 1858. Its anonymous author records cargo loads, travel times and changes to machinery, showing how promising designs often failed when put to work on the canal.
The book also argues for extending an 1871 state act intended to support inland commerce. Comparisons between earlier boats and steamers of 1871 and 1872 lead the author to question whether financial rewards alone can solve the problem. The discussion links engineering choices to lock access, towing arrangements and freight costs.
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- About 35 minutes
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- 23
- Language
- English
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- Engineering
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