Antelope (steamboat)

Antelope was a steamboat that was operated on the Coquille River and on Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast from 1886 to about 1908. Antelope was a versatile boat, which served in various roles, including passenger transport, barge towing, and as a fisheries tender.

Antelope at Bandon, Oregon, with a catch of more than 8,000 salmon, photo taken Sunday, October 6, 1906.
History
NameAntelope
Port of registryCoos Bay, Oregon
IdentificationU.S. 106440
General characteristics
TypeInland passenger/freight/towing
Tonnage29.21 gross; 19.65 net
Length60.3 ft (18.38 m)
Beam11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Depth4.6 ft (1.40 m) depth of hold
Installed powerSteam engine
Propulsionpropeller
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