John James (Towboat, 1931-1943?)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1931, Paducah, Kentucky
• OWNERS: 1931: Massman Construction Company; 1940: Burke Line
• OFFICERS & CREW: 1935: Captain C.H. VanHorn (master), Murrel Wade (chief engineer)
• RIVERS: Missouri River; Mississippi River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T1416
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Two crew members posing in front of the John James at Lock no. 22 on the Mississippi River about 10 miles south of Hannibal, Missouri