Some Account of Steam Navigation in New England (Classic Reprint)

A thoroughly researched history of early steam navigation in New England

This nonfiction work chronicles how a group of Salem and Portsmouth residents launched steam service between Salem and Boston, the ships that carried people and goods, and the evolving safety rules that followed a string of accidents. Rich with historical detail and period illustrations, it connects local routes to the larger story of steam travel in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Learn about the first steamers seen in Boston and how they operated on regional waterways
• Discover the people, ships, and companies that shaped river and coastal travel
• Explore how regulations and inspections developed in response to accidents and evolving technology
• See period-era illustrations and timetables that illuminate the era of early steam navigation