Title
The "M.A. Burke" on the Black Warrior River, 1916-1919
Subject
Boats
Paddle steamers
Black Warrior River (Ala.)
Description
The paddleboat was originally named "J.H. Menge." In July 1916, she was sold to Capt. Owen F. Burke, Mobile, who renamed her and ran her Mobile-Alabama-Tombigbee Rivers until he sold her to steamboat broker John F. Klein in 1919. Klein ran her Vicksburg-New Orleans briefly. "
(Information from Way's Packet Directory: 1848-1994)
(Information from Way's Packet Directory: 1848-1994)
Source
Tuscaloosa News Archive
Date
1916-1919
Contributor
Jason Townsend (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
271
Coverage
Black Warrior River (AL)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
8 inches x 10 inches