Steamboat Arabia Visit

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Last week I visited the Steamboat Arabia museum.

Sunk in 1856 and was excavated. 200 tons
of cargo.

See it if you ever get the chance.

Tree part that sunk Arabia, found in hull.:


Knives that were part of cargo:


Dishes:


Misc:


pipes:




And much, much more to see.

For more:

http://www.1856.com/


Thanks for looking; hope you enjoyed.


all have a good un.........
SHERMANVILLE

 

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[Mona Lisa]

Thanks, Shermy. I would love to see that museum.

Their website is gorgeous. 8)

 

[trikikiwi]

Awesome Sherm
Layer upon layer of History. Someone deserves big congrat's for their Display Talents
I almost ordered a meal from the fourth pic, Hic 8)

Mike

 

[Lowbatts]

Aw man! What a find!

 

[Blacksheep]

Sherman, you just made my day! I have been looking for this story for a very long time, couldn't remember
all the details, just that a couple of guys convinced a farmer there was a boat in his field.