B.F. Fairless (Towboat, 1935-1952)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: Ambridge, Pennsylvania in 1927 as the Youghiogheny
• FORMERLY: Youghiogheny
• BECAME: Clariton in 1952
• OWNERS: Carnegie Steel Company, a division of United States Steel Corporation
• OFFICERS & CREW: 1935, Captain William J. Cook (master), Clayton Adams (pilot), Pat Comer (mate), George Ehringer (Chief engineer), Robert Young (2nd), and Ash Barnhart (steward)
• RIVERS: Ohio River; Monongahela River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T0186; She was named for the president of U.S. Steel
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: B.F. Fairless at dock with team and wagon on shore