Cricket (Packet, 1900-1909)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Packet
• BUILT: 1900 at Parkersburg, West Virginia
• BECAME: Greendale in 1909
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Enlarged in 1909 and renamed Greendale
• OWNERS: Captain Gordon C. Greene
• OFFICERS & CREW: Captain Jesse P. Huges (master, 1901-04)
• RIVERS: Ohio River; Big Sandy River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 1373; Engines came from the Stella. Used for low water work. Originally had an open hold and scow bow. She was taken back to Parkersburg in 1902 and given a model bow and decked. Ran Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Big Sandy River in the springs of 1901-04. Towed the New Grand Floating Palace in 1901. Towed a water circus to lower Ohio in summer 1902. Original drawings, etc, are presented in S and D Reflector, issue June 1964
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Picture from the June 1982 issue of S and D Reflector