Shoshone Riverboat on the Snake

1866, the 136 foot long, 300 ton stern wheeler steamboat, the Shoshone, was built near Fort Boise. The owners wanted to supply men and goods to the gold fields. Hells Canyon proved hazardous, but she made it to Lewiston and down the Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices