S S Columbia Canvas Print

The ruins of the SS Columbia on the west bank of the Congaree River, with the historic Gervais St. Bridge in the distance. This 135 foot long, 25 foot wide, paddle wheel steamer, was built at a boatyard near the Senate St. side of the river. It plied the waters between the Midlands and Georgetown, carrying primarily cotton and lumber. It took 22 hours to reach Georgetown via the Congaree and Santee Rivers.
My tripod was positioned about in the middle of the vessel for this early morning shot.

Charles Hite is a life-long resident of Lexington County, in South Carolina. His professions have included, the U.S. Army (serving in Germany), licensed professional land surveyor, sales/customer service rep, and right-of-way agent with the SCDOT. In addition to photography, his hobbies include astronomy and landscape gardening. His venture into serious photography began in 2009 at age 60. At the encouragement of family and friends, he began selling his photos in late 2012 at Soda City Market in Columbia, SC. His love of nature in all aspects can be seen in his photos. He enthusiastically enjoys sharing the stories of his photos with others, and listening to their stories. Most of his scenic photos are from SC and the Midlands,...