John W. Cannon (Packet, 1878-1886)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sidewheel
• BOAT TYPE: Packet
• BUILT: 1878, Jeffersonville, Indiana by Howard Ship Yard
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Dismantled at Jeffersonville in 1886
• OWNERS: Captain John W. Cannon
• RIVERS: Mississippi River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 3126; John W. Cannon was built for the New Orleans-Bayou Sara trade at a cost of $68,480. This boat had a feature peculiar to her: the boiler deck was extended forward over the forecastle. She was given lavish attention in the cabin outfitting and details, being primarily a carriage horse for the planters of the fabled Upper Coast. Former president, General U.S. Grant, as a guest of Captain Cannon, once rode out to see the Jetties on this vessel
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Photo of main cabin