W. P. Snyder Jr., also known as W. H. Clingerman, W. P. Snyder Jr. State Memorial, or J. L. Perry, is a historic towboat moored on the Muskingum River in Marietta, Ohio, at the Ohio River Museum. A National Historic Landmark, she is the only intact, steam-driven sternwheel towboat still on the nation's river system.
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We visited on a day that the boat was normally closed. They were open for a special group, but also allowed any other folks that showed up to take a tour of the boat. The volunteer, Nelson, was very knowledgeable and gave an informative and engaging tour. All of the volunteers we met were nice, knowledgeable and helpful. Buy tour tickets at the Campus Martius museum, where Google shows the location of the boat. The boat is actually tired up next to the Ohio River Museum on the bank of the Muskingum River, just north northwest of where Google shows the Valley Gem...
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Took a guided tour, with a knowledgeable, personable volunteer! Seeing the inside & hearing about the inner workings of the vessel was quite amazing! Lasted about 30 minutes, the patient guide answered questions, stood back during our tours exportation of the cabins. Was so glad I added the Boat Museum to my ticket purchases from the Campus...
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A little in need of some TLC, this superb vessel is well worth the admission alone into the Ohio River Museum. A guided-tour by a knowledgeable staff member details the various rooms of the W.P. Snyder Jr., from the bridge to the engine room. See this first before tracking off to the Campus Martius, both included in the $9...
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