Tour the Lake with Leander Lavallee - 1928

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Captain Leander Lavallee was the captain of the steamer Mount Washington from 1921-1932 and again from 1935-1939. He oversaw the creation of the new SS Mount Washington. from Wikipedia

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When a Mr. Patten built at Meredith a barge like vessel with double paddlewheels connected to a treadmill for one or two horses to walk on, Winnipesaukee had its first horseboat. Many more were put into operation, effectively caring for the Lake traffic from 1837 until after the first steamers were proven practical and put on regular schedule. The last one of record was owned by Captain Leander Lavallee from 1878 to 1890.
from the LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Captain Lavallee from the Rattlesnake Gal Collection