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Chaperon - Ohio River sternwheel packet, built 1884

Hull 121' x 27.8'. Ran on the Ohio, and on the Green and Barren rivers in Kentucky. Although small, she is a very typical example of a 19th century river packet. 3 sheets, drawn to 1:96th scale by John Breynaert. Model size: 19 1/2'' long, 3 1/2'' beam. Photos incl.

© 2003: John L. Fryant, 7672 Crystal Cove Pointe, Maineville, Ohio 45039-7008, USA