J.H. Hillman (Towboat, 1927-1951)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1927, Ambridge, Pennsylvania
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Decommissioned, 1951
• OWNERS: 1927: Hillman Transportation Company; June 1951: Zubik Towing Company
• OFFICERS & CREW: 1927: Captain Elmer E. Culp (master), James A. Downer (pilot), Edward Miller (mate), Van Petty (chief engineer), Thomas Surrett (2nd engineer); Later: Frank Silliman (chief engineer), John Silliman (2nd engineer); 1930's: Captain John M. Hudson (master), John Silliman (chief engineer)
• RIVERS: Monongahela River Pools
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T1253; During her time with Hillman Transportation Company, she spent her days towing coal. She was one of the best towboats in the pools. Under charter to UBL, she made at least one trip to New Orleans (December, 1939). She was sold in June, 1951 to Zubik Towing Company, Pittsburgh and then decommissioned
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Unidentified person in pilot house