Betsy Ann

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Betsy Ann
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History
NameBetsy Ann
BuilderIowa Iron Works [1]
Launched1899
FateDismantled at St. Louis Wharf 1940's turned into a party barge and sank in the Meramec River in Fenton MO. 1952 Remains still in the river.

The Betsy Ann was a sternwheel packet steamer, towboat, and an excursion boat. She was built by Iowa Iron Works in 1899. [1] She is best remembered for participating in three steamboat races. [1] She lasted 41 years, until 1940, when she was dismantled at the St. Louis Wharf. [1] The Betsy Ann was the subject of the book The Log of the Betsy Ann, by Fred Way, a former captain of the boat. [2] She served on the Ohio River, sailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Portsmouth, Ohio. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Betsy Ann (Packet/Towboat/Excursion boat, 1899-1940) - UWDC - UW-Madison Libraries". search.library.wisc.edu. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
  2. 1 2 "Steamboat Betsy Ann". Marshall Digital Scholar. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
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