Memphis Queen stern wheeler, c. 1955
Item
Title
Memphis Queen stern wheeler, c. 1955
Description
Memphis Queen stern wheeler on the St. Lucie. The Memphis Queen was originally built in 1840 and rebuilt in 1928. According to the Stuart News (01 Sep 1955), the ship passed through Palm City and Stuart bridges then docked at Gulf Marine Service for a time, before heading to Miami for remodeling.
Creator
Source
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow.
Rights
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Format
Black and white negative; 4x5 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2025-020-sc-309
2025.020
Coverage
Original Format
Negatives
Collection
Citation
Earl Dyer Ricou (1923-2011), “Memphis Queen stern wheeler, c. 1955,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/14461.