Carrie B. Schwing (Packet/Towboat, 1904-1912)

Date

• April 9, 1909

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Packet/Towboat
• BUILT: Plaquemine, Louisiana 1904
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Burned at Bayou Natchez, Louisiana on February 28, 1912
• OWNERS: Schwing Lumber Company
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 0871; Built at Plaquemine, Louisiana, 1904. Owned by Schwing Lumber Company, she was primarily a towboat, but she carried excursions also. She burned at Bayou Natchez, Louisiana on February 28, 1912
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: At Plaquemine Lock, Plaquemine, Louisiana April 9, 1909; first steamer to go through lock at Plaquemine