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First Steamboat in Sodus Bay

 

 

Steamboat Ontario 2

 We have  just recently discovered that the first steamboat in regular service on the Great Lakes stopped in Troupville (later to be renamed Sodus Point) on its maiden voyage on April 25, 1817 commanded by Captain Malaby.

 

 

 

 

 

Read all about it by clicking this link:   https://historicsoduspoint.com/commerce/schooners-and-steamboats/steamboat-ontario-at-troupville/