Author Archives: leelinesteamers

 ORA LEE: Stern Wheel Packet wood hull Way’s Packet Directory page 357. Built by Howard Shipyard, Jeffersonville Ind. 1891, 140 x 32, 4 x 4. Owned by the Lee Line , Memphis, and ran short trades. In July 1900 hauled … Continue reading →

James LEE, Jr., vice-president of the First National Bank, and of the Taxing District of Memphis, came to this city in 1858, and located here permanently in 1860. He practiced law with Valentine & Lee; Chambers, Lee & Warinner, and … Continue reading →

 During the early 1900’s pocket mirrors such as this one were a farily common way of advertising.  Coca-Cola was one of the most prolific distributors of these small mirrors.

              This is one of a few postcards of the HARRY LEE formerly CITY OF WHEELING.  From the looks of both pictures, the HARRY LEE looks more like a work boat since the pineapple tops on … Continue reading →

The Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Mid South Memories section of the September 6 2011 edition reported that 100 years ago on this day the following:  Rebuilding of the Lee Line steamer Eleonore badly damaged by fire this week while moored at … Continue reading →

 The Vicksburg Natchez Packet Co. was a competitor of the Lee Line.   Obviously a young man with serious but nervous intent crafted this expression of his love for the object of his affections.  Since it was not postmarked, one wonders … Continue reading →

 This picture was a postcard from the early 1900’s.  The origional postcard was cleaned up using Photo Shop since heavy postmarks bled from the back to the front of the card as well as parts of the card were faded.   The side … Continue reading →

 This post card of the REES LEE was post marked June 16 1909 Cairo IL.  The steamer in the back ground is the SPREAD EAGLE.  The Eagle Packet Co. was based in Alton IL and was a competitor of the … Continue reading →

A number of years ago, Shelby County TN Register of Deeds Tom Leatherwood had his staff digitize old records dating to the Civil War and before.   These records include the City Directories from 1859 through 1918, birth and death records, … Continue reading →

A nearly complete history of Lee Line owned boats has been added under Lee Line Boats tab.  My intention is to add pictures of these many boats over the next few weeks in addition to boat pictures already in place, … Continue reading →