A Classic Towboat From Nashville Bridge Company A Classic Towboat From Nashville Bridge Company
A Classic Towboat From Nashville Bridge Company

In 1952, there were still many steam towboats roaming the Western Rivers of the United States. American Barge Line had seven in its fleet, all DPC prop steamers built during… Read More

The Duncan Bruce

February 24, 2022

As mentioned previously in these columns dealing with early diesel towboats, the Charles Ward Engineering Works of Charleston, W.Va., was an early proponent of prop-driven vessels. However, in 1927, Ward… Read More