Historic Steamboats and Harbors

Vintage postcards showcasing steamboats and harbor views, featuring calm waters and colorful boats amid scenic backdrops.

The S. S. Del-Mar-Va., Norfolk, Va. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Harbor view, Bridgeport, Conn. , Harbors, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer Naushon, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat Line, Mass. , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer Naushon, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat Line, Mass. , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Windjammer in Camden Harbor, Camden, Maine , Boats, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer Naushon. New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat Line, Mass. , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S. S. 'Evangeline' on Eastern S. S. Lines, Inc. , Ocean liners, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S. S. 'Evangeline' on Eastern S. S. Lines, Inc. , Ocean liners, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The S. S. Del-Mar-Va., Norfolk, Va. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S.S. 'Del-Mar-Va' , Ferries, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sail boat race, off Seaside Park, N. J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Under full sail over the sunlit water at Asbury Park, N. J. , Boats, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Vacationland', newest and largest car ferry added to Straits of Mackinaw fleet. To improve service between Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Mich. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Roosevelt Ferry, connecting New York and Grand Isle, Vt., Lake Champlain , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The City of Norfolk, one of the modern ferries operating between Portsmouth and Norfolk, VA. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chris' newest fishing boat 'Wild Goose', Ocean City, N. J. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The S. S. Princess Anne Ferry Boat between Kiptopeke Beach and Norfolk, Virginia , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer Naushon at wharf, Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Mass. , Piers & wharves, Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer 'President Warfield' (Old Bay Line) , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Detroit and Buffalo line still image. Postcards. 1902 - 1903. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection

Clyde-Mallory Liners, S.S. Cherokee, S.S. Seminole and S.S. Algonquin , Ocean liners, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamboat 'Cuba' at the docks, Key West, Fla., on her way to Havana only 90 miles , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Steamer New York Date: 1900s

America's finest streamliner the 'S. S. Mount Vernon', capacity 2400 passengers , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer Aucocisco, Portland Harbor, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying a motor boat ride at Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Under full sail over the sunlit water, at Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying a motor boat ride at Spring Lake, N. J. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Under full sail off sunny Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Deep sea dishing boat 'Admiral' Cortez, Florida , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying a motor boat ride , Motorboats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Sea Hawk' Fishing and Party Boat at Camp Ellis, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Samuel M. Felton, Maritime Photography

America's finest streamliner the 'S. S. Mount Vernon,' capacity 2400 passengers , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Under a full sail over the sunlit water , Sailboats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S. S. Milwaukee Clipper passing sand dunes at entrance to harbor, Muskegon, Michigan , Ships, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Arrival of steamship 'Cuba,' Key West, Florida- 90 miles from Havana , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing boats In port, Gloucester, Mass. , Fishing boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S.S. Independence, American Export Lines , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S. S. Queen Mary , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Under full sail over the sunlight water, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boats by the side of a lake , Lakes & ponds, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S. S. 'Boston,' on Eastern S. S. Lines, Inc. , Ocean liners, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Miami Beach Show Boat, world's largest glass in bottom boat- underwater illumination , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New York Ferry Boat ca. 1860-65 Lithographed and published by Currier & Ives American A marine scene. A ferryboat with paddlewheel and smokestack travels to the left. Passengers ride on both front and back decks.. New York Ferry Boat 662035

Steamer Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts Steamship Line , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Miami Beach Show Boat, world's largest glass in bottom boat- underwater illumination , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying a motor boat ride , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'M. V. Abegweit' carferry Cape Tormentine to Borden, Prince Edward Island , Ferries, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Loading Wheat on the Snake RiverLewiston,Idaho. Loading When on the Snake River

Riding at anchor beneath Florida sky , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Painting of a cruise ship with passengers lined up a the railings throwing streamers in farewell

Speed boat cruising on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H. , Lakes & ponds, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailing under the silvery moon, Keansburg, N.J. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The ferry 'Cape May', Cape May, N. J. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Excursion cruiser, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho , Boats, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer 'City of Keansburg' leaving Battery, N.Y. for Keansburg, N.J. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ore boat on Maumee Bay, Toledo, Ohio , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat Lines, Mass. , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frying Pan Shoals Lightship, center of best fishing waters off South Eastern North Carolina , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Saratoga, Bard, James, 1881.

Steamboat 'Leota' , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steamer Nehasane on Lake.

Electric Boat Company, Groton, Conn. , Industrial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

S.W.S. Nasookin was a sternwheel steamboat that ran on the Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada C. 1920

Barge Canal, Utica, New York , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'M. V. Abegweit' carferry Cape Tormentine to Borden, Prince Edward Island , Ferries, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El ferry de Nueva York. Museum: UNIVERSIDAD DE YALE NEW HAVEN USA. Author: CURRIER, NATHANIEL & IVES, JAMES M.

The Arbella -- Gov. Winthrop's Flagship, The Pioneers' Village, Salem, Mass. , Vessels, Arbella Ship, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Under full sail over the sunlit water, at Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cruising on New River, Fort Lauderdale, Florida , Rivers, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing boats, Rock Harbor, Orleans, Mass. , Piers & wharves, Fishing boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

U.S.S. 'Rhode Island' in theCulebra Cut Date: circa 1915

Transiting the Panama Canal , Ocean liners, Canals, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing boat cresting a breaking wave , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing boat cresting a breaking wave , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The US Mail Steamer Tashmoo, St. Clair River, Michigan, America Date: 1900s

Fishing boats cresting a breaking wave , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing boat cresting a breaking wave, Avon-by-the-Sea, N.J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Meseck Lines -- Jersey City & New York to Rye Beach, N. Y. & Bridgeport, Conn. Steamer 'John A. Meseck' , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Under full sail over the sunlit water at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Steel motor vessel Ticonderoga on Lake George, N. Y. , Lakes & ponds, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Moonlight ride, Wrightsville Beach, N. C. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bosel with Elbe and steamer PillnitzMeissen. Bosel with Elbe and steamer Pillnitz

The Abeona, docked at Andrews Bridge, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cruiser, Tarpon Bar (for charter) , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Whaleship Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Conn. Marine Museum , Ships, Galleries & museums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boat Donalene, Boothbay Harbor, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Yacht Basin, Cambridge, Maryland. Yacht Basin, Cambridge, Maryland

Moonlight ride, Wrightsville Beach, N. C. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Speeding along under full sail , Sailboats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailing under the silvery moon , Sailboats, Seas, Moonlight, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

U. S. Naval air station and airplane hangar, Cape May, N. J. , Military facilities, Piers & wharves, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hospital Boat "Helen Juillard"

Fishing boat creating a breaking wave, Belmar, N. J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing boat creating a breaking wave, Belmar, N. J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailboats entering St. John River, Jacksonville, Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Submarine, New London, Conn. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

T-25. Boating -- A great sport at Bugg's Island Lake on the Virginia - North Carolina state line , Boats, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

M. V. Valcour, of the Lake Champlain Transportation Co., operating between Burlington, Vt. and Port Kent, N.Y. , Ships, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aquaplaning at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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