Histoire
This ferry, passenger was built in 1925 by Grafton Boat Co..
Notes historiques
George Schneider (October 2026) writes: This is a fascinating vessel. Originally a sternwheel ferry, she became a barge, was declared abandoned in 1950, was out of documentation for 15 years, and during that time was converted into a twin screw towboat, still operating at over 100 years of age. Her conversion to a towboat appears to have been done by A. S. Johnson (probably A. C. Johnson, her owner-of-record at the time) in 1957. The Inland River Record reports that she suffered a fire somewhere in the 1960 timeframe and was again rebuilt.
She returned to documentation in 1965.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1926-1929 she was owned by Carl J. Steiner, St. Louis MO USA.
In 1929-1934 she was owned by the McGregor Ferry Co., Des Moines IA USA.
In 1934-1935 she was owned by the Helena-Glendale Ferry Co., Memphis TN USA.
In 1935-1950 she was owned by A. C. Johnson, Memphis TN USA.
In 1958 she was owned by Fontain M. Johnson, Whitehaven TN USA.
In 1960 she was owned by Harry Zubik, Pittsburgh PA USA.
In 1960 she was owned by Clary & Plaisance Towing, Orange TX USA.
In 1965 she was owned by the George Engine Co, Harvey LA USA.
In 1965-1973 she was owned by Cimarron Towing Inc, Harvey LA USA.
In 1974 she was owned by Marvin R. Lane, Jacksonville FL USA.
In 1974-2026 she was owned by the Cross-State Towing Co., Jacksonville FL USA.
Reconstructions
Downgraded ca1936 to a ferry barge. 1958 rebuilt as a twin-screw pusher tug.
Remotorisation
ca1957 converted to twin screw Diesel, 1300 HP. By 2005 showing 800 HP.
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1926-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed Oct 2026)
- Inland River Record 1971.
