Louis Houck (Towboat, 1888-1903)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1888 at Madison, Indiana
• BECAME: Barrett, February 1903
• OWNERS: 1888: Cape Girardeau Towing Company; Later: St. Louis & Mississippi Valley Transportation Company; 1899: Gulf Towing Company; 1903: Barrett Line
• OFFICERS & CREW: 1893: Captain Buck Leyhe (master); 1899: Captain James Good (master)
• RIVERS: Mississippi River; Red River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T1638
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Construction at Madison, Indiana