During his adult life, John W. Cannon built, owned, and commanded 15 large sidewheel riverboats. The most famous of these was the "Robert E. Lee."
In July of 1870, Cannon and the "Robert E. Lee" took part in a Mississippi River race against a rival steamboat, the "Natchez". The "Robert E. Lee" completed the 1200 mile journey between New Orleans and St. Louis in 3 days, 18 hours. The "Natchez" would finish nearly 7 hours behind the "Lee."
In July of 1870, Cannon and the "Robert E. Lee" took part in a Mississippi River race against a rival steamboat, the "Natchez". The "Robert E. Lee" completed the 1200 mile journey between New Orleans and St. Louis in 3 days, 18 hours. The "Natchez" would finish nearly 7 hours behind the "Lee."
During his adult life, John W. Cannon built, owned, and commanded 15 large sidewheel riverboats. The most famous of these was the "Robert E. Lee."
In July of 1870, Cannon and the "Robert E. Lee" took part in a Mississippi River race against a rival steamboat, the "Natchez". The "Robert E. Lee" completed the 1200 mile journey between New Orleans and St. Louis in 3 days, 18 hours. The "Natchez" would finish nearly 7 hours behind the "Lee."
In July of 1870, Cannon and the "Robert E. Lee" took part in a Mississippi River race against a rival steamboat, the "Natchez". The "Robert E. Lee" completed the 1200 mile journey between New Orleans and St. Louis in 3 days, 18 hours. The "Natchez" would finish nearly 7 hours behind the "Lee."
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