Andrew Christy (Ferry, 1897-?)

Date

• ca. 1920

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sidewheel
• BOAT TYPE: Ferry
• BUILT: 1897 at Jeffersonville, Indiana by Howard Ship Yard
• BECAME: Unknown date: Henry Watterson
• OWNERS: 1897: Wiggins Ferry Company
• RIVERS: Ohio River; Mississippi River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 0256; The Andrew Christy had two pilothouses and was painted dark red when new. The engines were built in Detroit and placed in the hold; the cabin was made of hardwood. Later she ran Louisville and was eventually renamed Henry Watterson