SS Columbia Ghost Ship on the Buffalo River - Old Steamboat in Buffalo NY

SS Columbia Ghost Ship on the Buffalo River - Old Steamboat
This massive steamboat sits lifeless in the Buffalo River, a skeleton of its former glory. The ship is slowly being restored and brought into its second life as a New York City ferry boat.
From the SS Columbia Project:
Built in 1902, Columbia combines an array of design, engineering, and aesthetic innovations. At 207’ in length and 60’ in breadth, the boat was designed to carry 3,200 passengers comfortably on her five decks. Her beautiful interiors were created in collaboration with the painter and designer Louis O. Keil. The boat is adorned with mahogany paneling, etched and leaded glass, gilded moldings, a grand staircase, and an innovative open-air ballroom. Columbia’s massive 1,200-horsepower triple-expansion reciprocating steam engine, surrounded by viewing galleries, will become an unforgettable demonstration of early steam technologies for visitors. Laid up and minimally maintained for the past 15 years, the boat has suffered an accelerating decline in her condition. However, unlike many historic vessels, Columbia is a good candidate for restoration. Her modern structure gives her a unique advantage.
More about the SS Columbia Project:
www.sscolumbia...

[@dave11061]

Many happy times on this boat. I'm rooting for her restoration.

[@rickprusak9326]

As a little kid, I traveled on this ship, and her sister ship, the SS St. Claire on the trip to Boblo Island amusement park at Amherstburb Ontario, Canada. No passports needed to take a boat ride into another country. Fun times and great memories running around the three decks of each ship 🚢
Live music of every type on both ships. The best ship rides to take in the hot
summer days was the midnight cruise to the island and back. A 90 minute round trip of fun.