The Bullboat
The Corps of Discovery utilized several different types of boats over the course 8000 miles, but none was more striking than the bullboat. Made in “the Mandan style”, according to Captain Lewis, this unusual hide boat was to play a critical role in the success of the expedition. Learn more about the origins of the bull boat and how the men of the Corps put them to use.
Produced by Zach Gray
Pompeys Pillar National Monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.