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Robert E. Lee, nicknamed the "Monarch of the Mississippi," was a steamboat built in New Albany, Indiana, in 1866 (Not to be confused with the second 1876–1882 and third 1897–1904 Robert E Lee). The hull was designed by DeWitt Hill, and the riverboat cost more than $200,000 to build. [ 2 ]
Robert E. Lee. Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, toward the end of which he was appointed the overall commander of the Confederate States Army. He led the Army of Northern Virginia —the Confederacy's most powerful army—from 1862 until its surrender in 1865 ...
May 28, 2019 · The Legend’s Last Son Followed the Family to War. After serving as a junior officer, 'Rob' Lee wrote a renowned chronicle of his father's life. by Colin Woodward 5/28/2019. In a modern painting entitled "Chance Meeting," artist Dan Nance portrays an encounter between General Robert E. Lee and his youngest son and namesake on the Second ...
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Nov 7, 2012 · It was being refurbished at the time of the fire in 2011. The Lt. Robert E. Lee was named in honor of the young surveyor who did work on the St. Louis levee before he became a famous general. The racer ROBT. E. LEE, was built at New Albany, Indiana in 1866 and dismantled in 1876 when the Howard Shipyard built her successor.
The Robert E. Lee is among the best-known steamboats built in New Albany. Completed in 1866 for Captain John W. Cannon, the Robert E. Lee cost $230,000 and was designed to be the fastest and most luxurious steamboat on the western rivers. Its inaugural voyage took place in October 1866. Soon, the Robert E. Lee began setting speed records and winning over passengers. Ship captains competed to ...
Media in category "Robert E. Lee (ship, 1866)" The following 13 files are in this category, out of 13 total. The Great Mississippi steamboat race from New Orleans to St Louis, July 1870. Between the R E Lee - and Natchez - RMG PY0339.tiff 4,800 × 3,937; 54.07 MB. The Great Mississippi steamboat Race.
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The wrecks of SS Robert E. Lee and U-166 rest only a few miles apart in the Gulf of Mexico, both sunk within several minutes of the other during World War II. Find out more of their story through these photos captured on our visit to the wrecks in July, 2014, nearly 72 years after they sunk.
