Elsinore (steamboat) facts for kids
Elsinore
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| Name | Elsinore |
| Owner | Anderson Boat Company, George Jenkins |
| Route | Lake Washington, Lake Whatcom |
| Builder | John L. Anderson |
| In service | 1900 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | steam launch |
| Tonnage | less than 5 tons |
| Installed power | steam engine |
| Propulsion | propeller |
The steam launch Elsinore was a small boat that ran on steam power. It started operating on Lake Washington and Lake Whatcom in the year 1900.
The Elsinore's Story
Building and First Trips
The Elsinore was built by a man named John L. Anderson. He built the boat right on the shores of Lake Washington.
At first, Anderson used the Elsinore to carry people between two popular spots. These were Leschi Park and Madison Park. Both parks are located on the west side of Lake Washington.
A New Home and a Rescue
Soon after, John Anderson sold the Elsinore to Captain George Jenkins. Captain Jenkins took the boat north to a different body of water, Lake Whatcom.
The Elsinore served on Lake Whatcom for many years. It helped people travel across the lake. On February 15, 1907, something exciting happened. Another steamboat on Lake Whatcom, called the Marguerite, hit a hidden rock. The Marguerite began to sink.
Luckily, the Elsinore was nearby! It quickly came to the rescue. The brave crew of the Elsinore was able to save all the passengers from the sinking Marguerite.
