Betsy Ann

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Betsy Ann
Steamboat Betsy Ann.jpg
History
NameBetsy Ann
BuilderIowa Iron Works[1]
Launched1899
FateDismantled at St. Louis Wharf

The Betsy Ann was a sternwheel packet, next a towboat and finally an excursion boat. She was built by Iowa Iron Works in 1899.[1] She is best remembered for participating in three steamboat races.[1] She lasted 41 years, until 1940, when she was dismantled at the St. Louis Wharf.[1] The Betsy Ann was the subject of the book The Log of the Betsy Ann, by Fred Way, former captain of the boat.[2] She ran on the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Portsmouth, Ohio.[2]

Activities[]

  • July 24, 1928: Raced with the packet Chris Greene.[1]
  • July 16, 1929: Raced again with the packet Tom Greene.[1]
  • 1930: Participated in another race, again with the Tom Greene.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Betsy Ann (Packet/Towboat/Excursion boat, 1899-1940) - UWDC - UW-Madison Libraries". search.library.wisc.edu. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
  2. ^ a b "Steamboat Betsy Ann". Marshall Digital Scholar. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
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