Ironton (Ferry, 1895-1924)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Centerwheel/Recess wheel
• BOAT TYPE: Ferry
• BUILT: 1895 at Levanna, Ohio
• BECAME: Ruth Ann
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Rebuilt and renamed on March 7, 1924
• OWNERS: C and O Railroad; P.Q. Shrake (1910); Charles W. True (1910); Bellaire, Benwood and Wheeling Ferry Company (1911)
• RIVERS: Ohio River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 2780; She operated at Ironton, Ohio. She was sold to P.Q. Shrake in August 1910 having been entirely rebuilt. After changing owners a couple more times, she was badly damaged by fire in November 1923 at Moundsville, West Virginia. She was rebuilt and renamed Ruth Ann
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: The Ironton is in the foreground; other boats are not identified