Louisiana (Towboat, 1930-1949)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Propeller
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1930, at Charleston, West Virginia by Ward
• BECAME: Converted to diesel in 1949
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Decommissioned, 1968
• OWNERS: Mississippi Valley Barge Line
• OFFICERS & CREW: 1930's: Captain Roy Clay; Captain A.O. Chandler (relief pilot and master)
• RIVERS: Mississippi River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T1644
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Cook ringing dinner gong