City of Monroe

A conjectural design of a typical 1880’s steam packet of the Mississippi River tributaries. Built from plans by James Haley, which are an adaptation of a larger vessel.

Niagra (US Brig)

This American brig was commanded by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, whose fleet defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813.

Confederacy, USS

The first frigate built for the Continental navy. In 1781, USS Confederacy was captured by the British and subsequently served the British as HMS Confederate.

Model of Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius of 1888 - View from starboard quarter

Vesuvius

“DynamiteCruiser” of 1888