Captain Meriwether Lewis, Museum ship in Brownville, US
The Captain Meriwether Lewis, a 268-foot steam-powered side-wheel dredge, stands permanently dry-berthed along the Missouri River's banks, displaying its original engineering features.
Built in 1931 by Marietta Manufacturing Company, this vessel operated under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain Missouri River navigation until 1976.
The Museum of Missouri River History within the vessel contains exhibits about Native American communities, river exploration, and regional development through different periods.
The museum facility includes informative displays, preserved machinery, and historical artifacts across multiple decks accessible through guided tours from the Nebraska State Historical Society.
Three steam engines powered this dredge's operations, consuming 6,000 gallons of oil daily while its Babcock & Wilcox marine boilers generated 40,000 pounds of steam per hour.
Location: Brownville
GPS coordinates: 40.39472,-95.65056
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:40
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