Race Between new "Daniel Drew" and "Armenia"

Editor's note: The following text is from  the Yonkers "Statesman", June 7, 1860. Thank you to Contributing Scholar Carl Mayer for finding, cataloging and transcribing this article. The language, spelling and grammar of the article reflects the time period when it was written.

Steamboat "Daniel Drew". Hudson River Maritime Museum

1860-06-07 Yonkers Statesman; Race between New Daniel Drew and Armenia, ts CM
The New Albany Day Boat. — The new steamer Daniel Drew took her place on the day line, on Tuesday morning last. On the morning previous, by special arrangement, an amicable trial of speed was had between the [Daniel] Drew and the old and favorite steamer Armenia, which resulted in the defeat of the latter. The race was from the Christopher street dock at New York to Newburgh. The Armenia retained the lead she had on starting until after passing this village [Yonkers], when the Drew took the first position, and maintained it until the arrival at the end of the course, coming in the winner by seven minutes. The down trip from Albany yesterday was made in eight hours and twenty minutes. We trust that the bright and prosperous career which has just dawned, will long continue. She is commanded by Capt. John Tallman, long and favorably known to the traveling community.

Steamboat "Armenia". Hudson River Maritime Museum

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