This collection shows packet boats on the C&O during the canal's last phase of use of active use 1890 - 1910. The plans for the Mercer were based on the appearance of these boats.
The Mount Vernon College packet boat on the canal (1890)
A packet boat stops near Big Blackwater to feed its mules (circa 1880-1910)
The packet boat Louise at Great Falls (circa 1880-1910)
A packet boat passes through the Monocacy Aqueduct (1904)
The packet boat Sallie Goddard near Big Pool (circa 1900)