Built 1951; 101.1 x 26.6 x 7.8; sunk January 9, 2005, Montgomery Locks and Dam on Ohio River after going over the dam. Four people were killed in the tragedy. For more information, see the story at The Wheelhouse Report, along with more links.
Dad piloted the Elizabeth M. for Campbell Transportation Co. in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
Photo is copyright © 2003-2007, C.R. Neale III, all rights reserved, and is used by permission granted by his now defunct website, WVTowboats.com.