Desperately seeking information o.d york and mail boat columbia
 

I have acquired the restored steam engine and hull fittings from the Mail Boat Columbia.

Researching and seeking history, lore, photos and any pertinent materials relating to the Columbia and its illustrious Captain Oscar D. York .

Especially interested in photos of York and the mail steamer, anything relating to the the same.

It has been alleged that the hill was built by the Fore River Boat Co , ca 1888 though also to George Lowry boat builder. We have no history of how, where and from whom O.D. York acquired the vessel and transported transported it across land or rail to the lake.


Through the efforts of John Clement, Francis Coughlin, Ted and Robert Valpey , Dave Dearborn , Richard Mitchell and others the engine has been restored and may be viewed at the New Hampshire Boat Museum and accessories preserved.

I will gladly compensate for photos, photo copies, memorabilia , history or lore relating to the above,

Regards,

Charles Chiarchiaro, Waldoboro, Maine


OSCAR YORK DRIVING HIS 1903 HOME MADE STEAM CAR THE YEAR WRIGHT BROTHERS FIRST FLIGHT

Charles I don’t think McDude or anyone else on here would seek compensation. I hope there are some responsive materials out there. I enjoy taking the Sophie C. at least twice every summer. The island residents and especially the kids are among the luckiest people in the world.


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The history and lore are great teachers
 

We are all very fortunate indeed,

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Steamboats in Motion by Bruce Head had the most about this subject that I could find.

About Oscar.

I also did see a listing of "Excursion Passenger Steamboats" and Columbia was among them 1900s.

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One more.

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You did say anything about Oscar.

Maybe it wasn't a lot of information, but I did spend quite a bit of time searching for something wanted "desperately." It would be nice for the poster to acknowledge that he saw it.

Appreciation
 

Sorry, I was away and did not see your generous post

I appreciate the explanation. I hope it was of some interest to you.

You’re a good person tis! You always post helpful and respectful posts!

Happy 4th!!

Dan

Aww thanks! That means a lot! Happy 4th to you too! ❤️