Str - "arethusa", - US Engr Dept. Gasconade MO on Missouri River, 1894 - 1914. the Arethusa was built at Gasconade Missouri 1894. New dimensions were - 91' X 18'3" X 4'7" - am not certain but believe she had only one boiler and her engines were 9" X 4' stroke? She was used as a towboat by the USE Dept and was a Sister Boat to the, "Atalanta," In her early days she was commanded by Captn Wm L {"Steamboat Bill" Heckmann. Captain Fred Heckmann was also Master of her or the "Atalanta" in 1908
She was lost by striking the peiers of Rail Road Bridge at St. Joseph, Missouri in 1914.
This picture was made with a survey party on board. Looks like she has just started to make a crossing, "note," the Government Light Stand on shore just off of stern, port side.
This is a "Sweet Little Bugger".
Comments by Courtney M. Ellis Nashville Tenn, May 10 - 1960.
