Jacob Richtman (Excursion boat, 1898-circa 1904)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Excursion boat
• BUILT: 1898 at Sterling Island, Illinois
• BECAME: Uncle Sam (circa 1904)
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Sold to Missouri River and renamed
• OWNERS: Richtman family (Captains Jacob Sr. and Jr.; Captains James and Simon)
• RIVERS: Mississippi River; Missouri River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 2913
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Crew standing next to the boilers in the engine room. The man in the middle is believed to be R.N. Smith