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ROBERT E. LEE
riverboat model

The steamboat Robert E. Lee was built soon after the end of the Civil War for the cotton trade between Vicksburg and New Orleans. She had a reputation as a fast, comfortable boat distinguished by "the rich deep tone of her bell, and the loud noise produced by the escapement of steam from her cylinders."




 

Robert E. Lee's greatest competition was the most celebrated steamer Natchez.  Shortly after the latter broke a quarter-century-old record between New Orleans and St. Louis, the two vessels were prepared in New Orleans for a historic race on June 30, 1870.  Natchez for St. Louis while Lee for Louisville.

Newspapers of the day reckoned that millions of dollars were wagered on the outcome of the race which attracted international attention.  The Lee’s three-day, 18-hour, and 14-minute victory was an upset for the favored title holder, the Natchez.  Along the way Lee also broke records from New Orleans to Vicksburg, and to Cairo. The trophy awarded was a huge set of golden elk antlers, which are now on display at the Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg.

Lee ran until 1876, proving herself very profitable for her owner with over 5,000 bales of cotton on her regular runs from Vicksburg to New Orleans. After her dismantlement, her hull became a beautiful wharf boat in Memphis, Tennessee for many years later.
 

This primarily wood Robert E. Lee riverboat model is  38"L x 11"W x 17" T.   

$3,590 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $300 flat rate.

For other sizes, please send us an email for a quote. We have built several eight-foot long models.

Lighting feature is included. A boat is not a riverboat without beautiful lighting. LED light powered by standard 9v battery for your convenience. Our model has realistic and beautiful lighting, including navigation light. Many have tried but failed. A cheap model can never keep up our with genuine artistic design and engineering ability.

Model is built per commission only. The process is simple and easy. We need only a small commitment deposit to start the process. The remaining balance won't be due until the model is complete. Please click here for lead time.

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