J.J. McViccar (Towboat, 1936-1941)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1936, at Paducah, Kentucky from the towboat W.J. Jackson
• FORMERLY: W.J. Jackson
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Sank 18 miles below Paducah, Kentucky and was dismantled, October, 1941
• OWNERS: 1936: Hardy L. Roberts
• OFFICERS & CREW: 1936: Captain John E. Gann (pilot); Various times: Captain Ralph Bishop, Captain Howard Thomas and Captain Sam Felts
• RIVERS: Wood River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T1258; J.J. McViccar did contract towing, principally on the Wood River, Illinois to Nashville