Cape Girardeau (Packet, 1923-1935)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Packet
• BUILT: 1923 at Howard Ship Yard , Jeffersonville, Indiana
• FORMERLY: Stroke from the Ferd Herold
• BECAME: Gordon C. Green in 1935
• OWNERS: Eagle Packet Company (1923); Greene Line Steamers (1935)
• OFFICERS & CREW: Captain Ed C. Pell (pilot)
• RIVERS: Mississippi River; Ohio River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 0829; The Cape Girardeau was designed by Tom Dunbar. She went from Louisville to St. Louis in November, 1923. Came out in St. Louis-Cape-Commerce trade in April 1924. Christened at Cape Girardeau on August 24, 1924 by Miss Christine Rowling. Made St. Louis-New Orleans Mardi Gras trips 1925-1930 inclusive. Took a MVBL tow from St. Louis to Cairo in October, 1934 and was sold in 1935
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Photo of gamblers at dice game