by Bill Altice
Categories:
- Build type: [BlueJacket][Kit]
- Material: [Wood]
- Scale: [1:96 (1/8" = 1')]
- Subject Type: [Transport / Passenger]
- Era: [1815-1914]
- Nationality: [United States]
- Propulsion: [Coal] [Paddlewheel] [Reciprocating Steam]
About the Vessel
Portland was am ocean-going side-wheel paddle steamer. She was the namesake of the infamous Portland Gale of 1898, a massive blizzard that struck coastal New England, claiming the lives of over 400 people and more than 150 vessels.
On 27 November 1898, Portland sank off of Cape Ann during a powerful storm. All passengers and crew were lost, the exact number of which cannot be determined, but the estimate is between 193 and 245 persons, including 63 crew.
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