Welcome Back W.P. Snyder Jr to Marietta, Ohio!

The sternwheeler W.P. Snyder Jr., a favorite attraction at the Ohio Historical Society's Ohio River Museum, returned to Marietta, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2010, after almost 10 months at a shipyard for a new hull and paddle wheel—a $1.4 million project. The 92-year-old Snyder, a National Historic Landmark, is the last remaining steam-powered, sternwheel towboat afloat. Moving the 342-ton, 175-foot-long Snyder on the 146-mile voyage was a challenge. It took two days to travel up the Ohio River from South Point, Ohio. The Snyder was carefully maneuvered by two tugs up the three-quarter-mile stretch of Muskingum River to the Ohio River Museum. The Snyder had to go under three bridges: the historic Harmar Railroad Bridge, which must be turned open by hand for the boats to pass; Putnam Street Bridge; and Washington Street Bridge. She is now at her berth at the Ohio River Museum and is available for tours. Visit www.ohoihistory.org/ohiorivermuseum.

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• Marietta
• Ohio
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[baritonebynight]

Im glad she get the repairs needed to keep her afloat for a while. I wish they would restore her to operating condition.

[reywilliamr]

the best towboat on the inland river-the flag is at haft mast for capt nelson jones

[cindyandyogi]

rip becky thacter 

[Trayne1837]

Thank you for sharing her return to Marietta.... I wanted to see her pass by Gallipolis, but didn't get to.

I remember as a kid, Dad would take us up to the museum to see all the wonderful exhibits and of course to see this wonderful boat.