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The Natchez and Robert E. Lee
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The Natchez and Robert E. Lee
Race between the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee Steamboats between New Orleans and St. Louis on the Mississippi River in June 1870.The Lee won, reaching St. Louis 3 days, 18 hours and 14 minutes after her start beating the previous best time of the Natchez by 33 minutes
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Mississippi Steam Boat Steamer Steamers Natchez
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This photograph captures the historic moment when the steamboats "Natchez" and "Robert E. Lee" engaged in a thrilling race on the mighty Mississippi River in June 1870. The Natchez, a renowned and venerable steamer, had long held the record for the fastest transit time between New Orleans and St. Louis. However, the ambitious Robert E. Lee, with its advanced steam engine technology and sleek design, aimed to challenge the Natchez's dominance. The race between these two 19th-century steamships was not just a simple competition; it represented a significant milestone in the history of river transportation in the United States. The Natchez, a symbol of the antebellum era, had set the previous best time of three days, 18 hours, and 47 minutes. The Lee, under the skilled command of Captain J.B. Mills, managed to surpass this record, reaching St. Louis in an astonishing three days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes. This victory marked a new era in river transportation, as the Lee's improved efficiency and speed set a new standard for the industry. The Mississippi River, a vital artery of commerce and transportation in the United States, played host to this thrilling race between these two magnificent steamships. The Natchez and the Robert E. Lee, with their impressive size and steam power, epitomized the ingenuity and ambition of the era. This photograph, a testament to a bygone era, offers a glimpse into the rich history of river transportation in the United States during the late 19th century.
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