Episode 147 - Empire of Troy
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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Episode description
It's all regional rivalries and riverine wrecks this week as we discuss the sidewheel steamer Empire of Troy (1843 - 1853).
*jump to around [13:00] if you want to dive right in to the main part of the episode
Sources:
Allison, J. Thomas. Hudson River Steamboat Catastrophes: Contests & Collisions. The History Press, 2013.
Ellis, David Maldwyn. “Albany and Troy - Commercial Rivals.” New York History, vol. 24, no. 4, October 1943, pp. 484 - 511.
Ellis, David Maldwyn. “Rise of the Empire State, 1790 - 1820.” New York History, vol. 56, no. 1, Jan 1975, pp. 4 - 27.
Newspapers referenced within episode:
Boston Atlas
Cleveland Daily Herald
New York Daily Tribune
New York Herald
New York Times
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