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The steamboat, "Illinois" sinking in the Rock River in front of the Rockford Public Library. An accident that may have been caused by carrying too many passengers, caused the steamboat to partially sink.

The excursion steamboat "Illinois" with passengers standing on the deck.

The excursion steamboat "Illinois" docked at the Rockford Public Library.

The paddle wheel steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River. A steam engine drives the paddle wheel which propels the vessel through the water.

The steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River.

The steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River.

Steamboat "Illinois" with many passengers disembarking.

The steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River.