Ben Franklin III
The Ben Franklin III, launched in 1989, was designed and constructed in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Designed as a freighter, the vessel is 75’ long and has a beam (or width) of 12’. Constructed of wood and fiberglass, it holds approximately 75 passengers and crew.
The first Ben Franklin was one of the original boats traveling on the canal in the 1840’s. The second Ben Franklin was a replica of the “passenger packet” type of canal boat. The State of Indiana used this boat beginning in 1980 to give visitors to Metamora a feel for canal life. After some nine years of service it was replaced by our present boat.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 39° 26.827′ N, 85° 8.256′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker can be reached from Pennington Road, on the left when traveling south. The marker is alongside the canal, near the canal bridge into Metamora. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19096 Pennington Rd, Metamora IN 47030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Metamora Grist Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Carriage House (about 300 feet away); Passenger Pigeon Extinction (about
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