Peter Hontz (Towboat, 1896-1910?)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1896 at Paducah, Kentucky
• BECAME: Margaret
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Sold about 1910 and renamed
• OWNERS: Peter Hontz Johnson
• RIVERS: Cumberland River; Tennessee River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T2035; Built from the Grace Morris. She towed cross ties, etc. out of the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. In June 1900 she blew up on the Cumberland River killing the pilot, engineer and fireman. The Monie Bauer came to her aid. She was rebuilt and continued working until about 1910 when she was sold
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: The Peter Hontz sunk