The Boat is the picture is the

Will J. Cummins – Ohio River Boat

 

This picture likely came from J. Mack Gamble (Jr.’s) book, “Steamboats in the Muskingum.”  In it he lists the Will J. Cummins 1897 to 1898, a Sternwheel (as opposed to side wheel); 90 tons with dimensions of 160 x 30 x 4 with a 20 inch draft.  It plied the waters of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers between Marietta to Devol

 

This Post Card was dated December 19, 1958

 

 

Provided by Clyde Potts

 

Click here for the Short-Cut Table of Contents