City of Monroe (Packet, 1887-1896)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sidewheel
• BOAT TYPE: Packet
• BUILT: Jeffersonville, Indiana by Howard, 1887
• BECAME: Hill City, 1896
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Severely damaged in May 27, 1896 tornado at St. Louis, rebuilt as Hill City
• OWNERS: Anchor Line
• OFFICERS & CREW: Captain Ben Howard (master), George Foulks and John Lowrie (engineers), Jimmy Manning and Ike Betts (strikers)
• RIVERS: Mississippi River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 1106; Original price $66,147; Value at time of loss, $50,000
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Main cabin set for dining