This 110-foot sternwheeler was built in 1936 by the Dravo Corporation at their Neville Island Shipyards in Pennsylvania, one of the largest inland waterway builders of its era. Originally constructed as a working dredge boat for the Monongahela & Ohio Dredging Company, she was among the first paddle wheelers powered by diesel rather than steam. The boat has since been converted to a live-aboard with full residential amenities throughout her three decks.
The main deck includes a full kitchen with full-size appliances, a large pantry, bar seating area, separate washer and dryer, a living room, and a half-bath. The second deck holds two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a covered bar area with two built-in commercial beer coolers and seating for fourteen. The pilothouse on the third deck features the helm, a built-in desk, a futon, and an open deck area.
Power comes from a Caterpillar D353E marine diesel engine, originally designed for ocean-going cargo vessels. The steel hull measures 110 feet in length with a 24-foot beam. Three heads are distributed throughout the boat to serve the accommodations.
Length
110.00 FT
Beam
24.00 FT
Material
Steel
Heads
3
Engines
1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
D353E
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel
6,200 GAL
Water
1,000 GAL