John Simonds?

[archieclement]

was looking at book on riverboats I picked up in Vicksburg, Life on the River by Norbury Wayman. It has a sketch/lithograph of the John Simonds at the STL riverfront describing her as a large luxurious three decked boat of the 1850's and that she was reported destroyed during the CW, giving credit to Thoughts about St Louis dated 1855

Unable to find much else about her. Does anyone have details on her or the circumstances of her loss?

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

According to Way's Packet Directory, the John Simonds (#3114) was intentionally sunk by Confederate forces at Island No. 10 in the "chute" past the island to block traffic, along with the packet Winchester. Though no date is given for the John Simonds, the Winchester is listed as sunk 7 April 1862.

 

[archieclement]

According to Way's Packet Directory, the John Simonds (#3114) was intentionally sunk by Confederate forces at Island No. 10 in the "chute" past the island to block traffic, along with the packet Winchester. Though no date is given for the John Simonds, the Winchester is listed as sunk 7 April 1862.

Thanks

 

[Tut11]

Nice find on that image as there is only one other listed.

 

[Civilwarfanatic]

Hello everyone! I know this is an old thread, but I have found another appearance of the John Simonds, this time, a photograph! I found it at the libraries of the University of Wisconsin-Madison here: https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AJPPYC2YUFXNYM8T .
She is the vessel docked second to right.