Joseph Kellogg

Joseph Kellogg was a stern-wheel driven steamboat that operated on the Willamette, Columbia, and Cowlitz rivers for the Kellogg Transportation Company. It was named after the company's founder, Joseph Kellogg (1812-1903). The sternwheeler Joseph Kellogg was built in 1881 at Portland, Oregon. Joseph Kellogg remained in service for almost 50 years, from 1881 to 1929, and as such was one of the longest serving steamers on the Columbia river system. It was rebuilt at least once, and had to be refloated a number of times after sinking, but it remained a profitable boat for its owners for a long time. Joseph Kellogg was rebuilt in 1900, also at Portland. In 1921 the name of this steamer was changed to Madeline after it was sold to Harkins Transportation Company. Madeline was abandoned in 1929. Construction Work on Joseph Kellogg began about the middle of April 1881. The hull was built of cedar except where greater strength was needed, and then white oak was used. The cabins, offices, dining rooms, and seats were built of Oregon ash and maple, with walnut trimmings. The furniture was built from Oregon woods by the firm of Shindler & Chadbourne.