A. W. Armstrong (Towboat, 1925-1930)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1925 at Mound City, Illinois
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Capsized in a windstorm near Saint Genevieve, Missouri on June 25, 1930
• OWNERS: Ayer and Lord Tie Company
• RIVERS: Mississippi River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T0025; Much equipment from the towboat Transit was used in construction of the A.W. Armstrong including the engines
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: A.W. Armstrong with crew on deck