Ruth (Towboat, 1895-1931)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1895-1931 at Keokuk, Iowa
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Sold to W.A. Cooley on May 29, 1931
• OWNERS: U.S. Engineering Department
• OFFICERS & CREW: F.H. Whitney (engineer (1895-96); Captain W.D. Holsapple (master, 1913)
• RIVERS: Mississippi River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T2206; USE, Rock Island used her on the upper Mississippi River between St. Paul and the Missouri River. She was sold in 1931 for $2,500
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Left to right: Ruth, Marion