Desperately seeking information o.d york and mail boat columbia

Charles Chiarchiaro · 06-16-2023, 01:20 PM

I have acquired the restored steam engine and hull fittings from the Mail Boat Columbia.

Researching and seeking history, lore, photos and any pertinent materials relating to the Columbia and its illustrious Captain Oscar D. York .

Especially interested in photos of York and the mail steamer, anything relating to the the same.

It has been alleged that the hill was built by the Fore River Boat Co , ca 1888 though also to George Lowry boat builder. We have no history of how, where and from whom O.D. York acquired the vessel and transported transported it across land or rail to the lake.

Through the efforts of John Clement, Francis Coughlin, Ted and Robert Valpey , Dave Dearborn , Richard Mitchell and others the engine has been restored and may be viewed at the New Hampshire Boat Museum and accessories preserved.

I will gladly compensate for photos, photo copies, memorabilia , history or lore relating to the above,

Regards,

Charles Chiarchiaro, Waldoboro, Maine

OSCAR YORK DRIVING HIS 1903 HOME MADE STEAM CAR THE YEAR WRIGHT BROTHERS FIRST FLIGHT

mcdude · 06-16-2023, 01:37 PM

LoveLakeLife · 06-16-2023, 02:56 PM

Charles I don’t think McDude or anyone else on here would seek compensation. I hope there are some responsive materials out there. I enjoy taking the Sophie C. at least twice every summer. The island residents and especially the kids are among the luckiest people in the world.

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Charles Chiarchiaro · 06-16-2023, 05:16 PM

We are all very fortunate indeed,

tis · 06-16-2023, 05:46 PM

Steamboats in Motion by Bruce Head had the most about this subject that I could find.

tis · 06-16-2023, 05:50 PM

About Oscar.

tis · 06-16-2023, 05:54 PM

I also did see a listing of "Excursion Passenger Steamboats" and Columbia was among them 1900s.

tis · 06-16-2023, 06:05 PM

One more.

tis · 06-16-2023, 06:19 PM

You did say anything about Oscar.

tis · 06-21-2023, 04:17 AM

Maybe it wasn't a lot of information, but I did spend quite a bit of time searching for something wanted "desperately." It would be nice for the poster to acknowledge that he saw it.

Charles Chiarchiaro · 06-30-2023, 08:34 AM

Sorry, I was away and did not see your generous post

tis · 06-30-2023, 03:53 PM

I appreciate the explanation. I hope it was of some interest to you.

ishoot308 · 06-30-2023, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

I appreciate the explanation. I hope it was of some interest to you.

You’re a good person tis! You always post helpful and respectful posts!

Happy 4th!!

Dan

tis · 06-30-2023, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

You’re a good person tis! You always post helpful and respectful posts!

Happy 4th!!

Dan

Aww thanks! That means a lot! Happy 4th to you too! ❤️

06-16-2023, 01:20 PM	#1
Charles Chiarchiaro Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Desperately seeking information o.d york and mail boat columbia I have acquired the restored steam engine and hull fittings from the Mail Boat Columbia. Researching and seeking history, lore, photos and any pertinent materials relating to the Columbia and its illustrious Captain Oscar D. York . Especially interested in photos of York and the mail steamer, anything relating to the the same. It has been alleged that the hill was built by the Fore River Boat Co , ca 1888 though also to George Lowry boat builder. We have no history of how, where and from whom O.D. York acquired the vessel and transported transported it across land or rail to the lake. Through the efforts of John Clement, Francis Coughlin, Ted and Robert Valpey , Dave Dearborn , Richard Mitchell and others the engine has been restored and may be viewed at the New Hampshire Boat Museum and accessories preserved. I will gladly compensate for photos, photo copies, memorabilia , history or lore relating to the above, Regards, Charles Chiarchiaro, Waldoboro, Maine OSCAR YORK DRIVING HIS 1903 HOME MADE STEAM CAR THE YEAR WRIGHT BROTHERS FIRST FLIGHT Attached Images Last edited by Charles Chiarchiaro; 06-30-2023 at 08:33 AM. Reason: Adding photo

06-16-2023, 01:37 PM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,043 Times in 490 Posts	__________________

06-16-2023, 05:16 PM	#4
Charles Chiarchiaro Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The history and lore are great teachers We are all very fortunate indeed,

06-16-2023, 05:50 PM	#6
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	About Oscar. Attached Images

06-30-2023, 08:34 AM	#11
Charles Chiarchiaro Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Appreciation Sorry, I was away and did not see your generous post

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06-16-2023, 02:56 PM	#3
LoveLakeLife Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 532 Thanks: 75 Thanked 199 Times in 132 Posts	Charles I don’t think McDude or anyone else on here would seek compensation. I hope there are some responsive materials out there. I enjoy taking the Sophie C. at least twice every summer. The island residents and especially the kids are among the luckiest people in the world. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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06-16-2023, 05:46 PM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	Steamboats in Motion by Bruce Head had the most about this subject that I could find.

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06-16-2023, 05:54 PM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	I also did see a listing of "Excursion Passenger Steamboats" and Columbia was among them 1900s.

06-16-2023, 06:05 PM	#8
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	One more.

06-16-2023, 06:19 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	You did say anything about Oscar.

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06-21-2023, 04:17 AM	#10
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	Maybe it wasn't a lot of information, but I did spend quite a bit of time searching for something wanted "desperately." It would be nice for the poster to acknowledge that he saw it.

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06-30-2023, 03:53 PM	#12
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	I appreciate the explanation. I hope it was of some interest to you.

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