Note 43 — PART V Special Reports

The following data as to weight of vessels was kindly furnished by Mr. J. F. Tilley:

Weights of River Craft without Freight

Medium tows 800 tons

Pool tows 175 tons

Barges 55 tons

Coal boats 105 tons

Flats 30 tons

In estimating we assumed the following average weights for river craft, based in large measure upon the above data:

Steamboats 225 tons

Coal boats and barges 80 tons

Barges 55 tons

House boats, excursion boats, yachts, and U. S. Government boats 45 tons

Launches, skiffs, etc. 1 ton

Motor boats and miscellaneous 10 tons