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The Warren Hougland Had A Resurrection Of Sorts

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The Warren Hougland Had A Resurrection Of Sorts

November 20, 2023

In the last column we looked at the twin-screw towboat Dorothy H, built by Nashville Bridge in 1938 for Capt. Walter G. Hougland (later doing business as Walter G. Hougland… Read More

The Nashville-Built Dorothy H Became The Warren Hougland The official shipyard portrait of the Dorothy H used in Nashville Bridge Company ads in the WJ. (David Smith collection)

The official shipyard portrait of the Dorothy H used in Nashville Bridge Company ads in the WJ. (David Smith collection)

The Nashville-Built Dorothy H Became The Warren Hougland

November 12, 2023

In 1937, Capt. Walter G. Hougland contracted with the Nashville Bridge Company, Nashville, Tenn., for a new twin-screw diesel towboat. The Hougland fleet at this time consisted of two steam… Read More