Ben Humphreys (Snagboat/Towboat, 1908-1921?)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Snagboat-Towboat
• BUILT: 1908 at Jeffersonville, Indiana by Howard
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Unknown, off list by June 30, 1922
• OWNERS: U.S. Engineering Department, Vicksburg
• RIVERS: Yazoo River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T0232, The Ben Humphreys was built along with a sister boat, the Jos. E. Ransdell. Contract price was $42,443. By 1921 she was classed as a snagboat-dredge