1985 14c Iceboat 1880s, Coil, Maximum Card

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14¢ Iceboat Coil
Transportation Series

Issue Date: March 23, 1985
City: Rochester, NY

Invented by the Dutch in the 1790s, the iceboat was the main mode of transportation on Netherland's canals. Introduced later to the U.S. by Dutch settlers, these boats were typically used in the early 19th century on the Hudson River. Simply a narrow hull with a crosspiece attached to runners at either end and a single mast supporting two sails, the iceboat is restricted to racing today.