Lot Whitcomb (sidewheeler)
Launched in 1850, Lot Whitcomb, later known as Annie Abernathy, was the first steam-powered craft built on the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. She was one of the first steam-driven vessels to run on the inland waters of Oregon, and contributed to the rapid economic development of the region. She also served for many years on the Sacramento River.
Read more about Lot Whitcomb (sidewheeler): Plan For Economic Development, Ainsworth Chosen As Captain, Launch At Milwaukie, Oregon, Operations On Willamette and Columbia, Transfer To California
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