Jeffboat

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Historic American shipbuilder specializing in river barges and towboats.

Last updated August 26, 2026

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Overview

Jeffboat was a shipbuilding company located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, founded in 1834. It was once one of the largest builders of river barges in North America, primarily constructing barges and towboats for inland waterways such as the Mississippi River. In 2018, the company announced closure due to poor market conditions.

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Leader in American inland shipbuilding, known for high quality and large barge construction capabilities.

Product categories. Inland barges · Towboats

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