The Betsy Ann was a sternwheel packet, next a towboat and finally an excursion boat.

She was built by Iowa Iron Works in 1899.

[1] She is best remembered for participating in three steamboat races.

[1] She lasted 41 years, until 1940, when she was dismantled at the St. Louis Wharf.

[1] The Betsy Ann was the subject of the book The Log of the Betsy Ann, by Fred Way, former captain of the boat.