Nellie

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-01-2005, 07:15 PM

The Nellie
In 1875 Nellie, the first propeller-driven steamboat arrived on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Brought overland by Captain George Duncan from Portsmouth.
Eventually returning back to service on salt water.
After 84 years as a pleasure boat, Nellie was given to the Marine Historical Association at Mystic, Connecticut in 1956.

Boathouse at Mystic Seaport Museum where Nellie can be seen.

Built by The Atlantic Works in East Boston in 1872.

30’ 10” long x 5’ 1” wide

Like all steam launches, Nellie suffered from a low horsepower to weight ratio.

Her engine and boiler were heavy, probably something like 1600 pounds for the single cylinder 4 horsepower engine.
Very heavy compared to the 35 pounds of a 4 horsepower outboard today.

Powerful for the time, the engine could move this big boat by turning the large propeller at only 100 rpm.

Steam engines were better suited to much larger boats and ships where they took up proportionally less space and weight.
This steam launch has been restored to her original appearance.
Any admirer of classic steamboats should visit this small yacht at this excellent museum.
Mystic Seaport, the Museum of America and the Sea.
More Nellie Photos

Just Sold · 04-01-2005, 07:58 PM

Thanks RG. Love the pic's. As always your reasearch is excellent and we here on the forum are lucky to see the fruits of your work... your posts.

WeirsBeachBoater · 04-01-2005, 10:21 PM

Anyway, nice historical excavation you have done here. I am a sucker for the boating history as you know.

sunsation dave · 05-02-2005, 06:57 AM

wow thats great . my wifes name is nellie. cant wait to tell her

BroadHopper · 05-02-2005, 11:02 AM

Nellie may be slow but boy is she graceful!

Get a load of all the curves!!!!!

04-01-2005, 07:15 PM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Nellie The Nellie In 1875 Nellie, the first propeller-driven steamboat arrived on Lake Winnipesaukee. Brought overland by Captain George Duncan from Portsmouth. Eventually returning back to service on salt water. After 84 years as a pleasure boat, Nellie was given to the Marine Historical Association at Mystic, Connecticut in 1956. Boathouse at Mystic Seaport Museum where Nellie can be seen. Built by The Atlantic Works in East Boston in 1872. 30’ 10” long x 5’ 1” wide Like all steam launches, Nellie suffered from a low horsepower to weight ratio. Her engine and boiler were heavy, probably something like 1600 pounds for the single cylinder 4 horsepower engine. Very heavy compared to the 35 pounds of a 4 horsepower outboard today. Powerful for the time, the engine could move this big boat by turning the large propeller at only 100 rpm. Steam engines were better suited to much larger boats and ships where they took up proportionally less space and weight. This steam launch has been restored to her original appearance. Any admirer of classic steamboats should visit this small yacht at this excellent museum. Mystic Seaport, the Museum of America and the Sea. More Nellie Photos Last edited by Rattlesnake Gal; 04-01-2005 at 07:50 PM.

04-01-2005, 07:58 PM	#2
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Wonderful Steamer!! Thanks RG. Love the pic's. As always your reasearch is excellent and we here on the forum are lucky to see the fruits of your work... your posts. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 04-02-2005 at 08:58 AM.

04-01-2005, 10:21 PM	#3
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	Could have swore I posted something on this thread before? Anyway, nice historical excavation you have done here. I am a sucker for the boating history as you know.

05-02-2005, 11:02 AM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Great Stuff RG. Nellie may be slow but boy is she graceful! Get a load of all the curves!!!!! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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05-02-2005, 06:57 AM	#4
sunsation dave Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wow thats great . my wifes name is nellie. cant wait to tell her