J. G. Parke (Snagboat/Towboat, 1882-1903)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Snagboat/Towboat
• BUILT: 1882 at Jeffersonville, Indiana by Howard Ship Yard
• OWNERS: U.S. Engineering Department, Rock Island, Illinois
• OFFICERS & CREW: Captain "Billy" Mills (master, 1895-); Captain William R. Tibbals (master, 1890-1895)
• RIVERS: Missouri River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T1250; Original price, $18,750. Home port or owner's residence circa 1882, Rock Island, Illinois. Off the list by June 30, 1904