Wreck of steamer Clifton foreground. "CITY OF SAVANNAH" pulling "KENTUCKY" King Hale, Master, from rock, near Clifton Tenn. Small tugboat in background. Note Sparpole KENTUCKY is using.
Kentucky - James Moren - General John Coffee - Paducah - George Cowling - W. J. Jackson, Magazine clipping on back about Ayer & Lord Marine Ways in Paducah, Ky - a boat and barge construction and repair facility.
Ayer and Lord Marine Ways at Paducah, Kentucky, have specialized in the building and repairing of all types of river craft for more than twenty years. Twelve cradles are available; length of space is about 800 feet. As many as seven boats have been on the ways at one time. Boats up to 1200 tons weight can be accomdated. The woodworking ship including equipment for fabrication of all parts needed