0 tons and measuring 265' in length, it was used as a day boat for the New York, Albany and Troy Line. In 1847, while racing a competitor, the Niagara burst a steam chimney, killing two firemen and injuring seven passengers. After repairs, the vessel was sold to the Housatonic Railroad in 1848 for the New York and Bridgeport, Connecticut route. The Niagara was later used for excursions around New York, and in 1860 was converted to a tugboat for the Schuyler Line. It was broken up in 1898.