City of Memphis (Excursion, ?-1932)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sidewheel
• BOAT TYPE: Excursion
• FORMERLY: Built as the Verne Swain in 1913, then became Roosevelt
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Sank below locks at Louisville Canal, August 17, 1932
• OWNERS: 1932: Rose Island Company, Louisville
• OFFICERS & CREW: 1932: Captain Nick DuRand
• RIVERS: Ohio River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 1103; The City of Memphis had 781 passengers aboard when it sank. All were safely landed. The boat was tore up
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Paddlewheel from the City of Memphis