Providence, Fall River and Newport Steamboat Co.
Providence, Fall River and Newport Steamboat Co. (fl. c. 1895 - 1925) was a passenger ferry service operating in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island around the turn of the 20th century, with eight steamers providing service at Narragansett, Fall River, Newport, Providence, and other locations around the bay. The company distributed maps to potential passengers to advertise its services, some of which have survived to the present.
Promoting steamship travel in Narragansett Bay.
Map showing Route and Places reached by Steamers of the Providence, Fall River and Newport Steamboat Company.
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This is a rare c. 1902 chart and map of Narragansett Bay and surrounding communities, published to promote the Providence, Fall River and Newport Steamboat Co. Based upon U.S. Coast survey charts, it provides exquisite detail on the bay's waters, islands, shoreline, and other features. (more details)