Steamboat: EDWARD J. GAY
Built: 1859
Tonnage: 823
Clemens' Service: 2 August - 1 October 1859
Captain: Barton Bowen
Fate: 1863 acquired by Confederacy and taken up Yalobusha River; later burned on 17 July 1863 to prevent capture.

August 2 Tuesday – Sam left St. Louis as pilot of the Edward J. Gray, (823 tons) Bart Bowen, Captain. Here was another majestic boat for Sam to pilot.

August 10 Wednesday – The Edward J. Gray arrived New Orleans.

August 12 Friday – The Edward J. Gray left for St. Louis.

August 19 Friday – The Edward J. Gray arrived St. Louis.

August 24 Wednesday – The Edward J. Gray left for New Orleans.

September 1 Thursday – The Edward J. Gray arrived New Orleans.

September 3 Saturday – The Edward J. Gray left for St. Louis.

September 9 Friday – The Edward J. Gray arrived St. Louis.

September 13 Tuesday – The Edward J. Gray left for New Orleans.

September 21 Wednesday – The Edward J. Gray arrived New Orleans.

September 23 Friday – The Edward J. Gray left for St. Louis.

October 1 Saturday – The Edward J. Gray arrived St. Louis.