The Savannah
This Table Commemorates the Centenary of
The Savannah
The first steamship to cross the ocean
The idea of this enterprise originated with
William Scarborough
And his associates Citizens of Savannah
And was financed by them
The Savannah Steamed out of this port on this great adventure to Liverpool
On May 22, 1819 and arrived June 20, 1819
Francis Figkett, Builder. Moses Rogers, Captain
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.