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The Steamer New Orleans

Decatur St., New Orleans, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 57' 11.6568", -90° 4' 8.4108"

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On January 10, 1812 the steamer New Orleans, commanded by Nicholas Roosevelt, arrived on this spot. It was the first steamboat to successfully navigate the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Steamboats were a major factor in the growth of New Orleans as a world port.

Last updated: 7/27/2009 15:10:00

The Steamer New Orleans Louisiana