John Cannon

ID: 1156 ~ Source: Courtesy New Albany-Floyd County Public Library

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Steamboat captain John Cannon piloted the Robert E. Lee to victory in the 1870 race against the Natchez. Cannon continued as captain of the Robert E. Lee until the ship caught fire and burned in 1882.

This file appears in: Robert E. Lee Steamboat

Robert E. Lee Steamboat

By Ashley Slavey, Megan Simms, Wes Cunningham, Eric Brumfield & Katy Morrison

The Robert E. Lee is among the best-known steamboats built in New Albany. Completed in 1866 for Captain John W. Cannon, the Robert E. Lee cost $230,000 and was designed to be the fastest and most luxurious steamboat on the western rivers. Its…