Green River · 1904–1917
Chaperon
A sternwheel packet brought back to life. Move through 21 views, from the boilers to the pilot house, in an interactive virtual tour.
Step aboard Research & downloads →Digital reconstructions · Jens Mittelbach
A window into
the steamboat era.
Step aboard a riverboat. Explore its decks, discover the machinery, and take a closer look at life on the western rivers.
Mississippi River · 1878–1886
J. M. White
An ongoing reconstruction of the celebrated sidewheel packet. Discover the cabin, grand staircase, and finely detailed furnishings.
View the reconstructionHistory, reconstructed
Built in Blender.
Grounded in research.
These projects bring together historical photographs, technical literature, and 3D modelling. Explore the sources behind the Chaperon reconstruction, or download renderings for a closer look.
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