Cape Girardeau (Packet, 1923-1935)

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BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel

BOAT TYPE: Packet

BUILT: 1923 at Howard Ship Yard , Jeffersonville, Indiana

FORMERLY: Stroke from the Ferd Herold

BECAME: Gordon C. Green in 1935

OWNERS: Eagle Packet Company (1923); Greene Line Steamers (1935)

OFFICERS & CREW: Captain Ed C. Pell (pilot)

RIVERS: Mississippi River; Ohio River

OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 0829; The Cape Girardeau was designed by Tom Dunbar. She went from Louisville to St. Louis in November, 1923. Came out in St. Louis-Cape-Commerce trade in April 1924. Christened at Cape Girardeau on August 24, 1924 by Miss Christine Rowling. Made St. Louis-New Orleans Mardi Gras trips 1925-1930 inclusive. Took a MVBL tow from St. Louis to Cairo in October, 1934 and was sold in 1935

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Photo of gamblers at dice game

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University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
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Sternwheel packets
Packets
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Gambling
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