Jacob Kamm 1823-1912

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A Swiss-born steamboat pioneer and capitalist who revolutionized transportation in the Pacific Northwest. He helped found the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, building a massive monopoly that controlled maritime trade across the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1823 to 1912
• Born: Jan 1, 1823, Basel, Switzerland
• Died: Jan 1, 1912, Portland, Oregon

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30