On Tuesday, March 15, 1898, the largest single shipment of coal ever moved on the Western Rivers was taken out of the harbor of Pittsburgh, Pa., by the towboat Joseph B. Williams, owned by C. Jutte and Co. of that place.
Immense Tow of Coalboats
Hartford, JohnSteamboat Photo Co.
1898-03-15
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Joseph B. Williams (Steamboat)River steamersSteamboatsTowboats
Ohio River
1890-1899
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