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A Classic Towboat From Nashville Bridge Company

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A Classic Towboat From Nashville Bridge Company

April 11, 2025

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

An Industry Icon Had His Start On This Boat The St. Paul Socony when quite new. (Dan Owen Boat Photo Museum collection)

An Industry Icon Had His Start On This Boat

February 4, 2024

It was sad news to read in the January 29 issue of The Waterways Journal that industry leader Capt. Charles Lehman had passed away at age 91. Capt. Lehman was… Read More

Obituary: Thomas W. Hines Jr.

August 23, 2021

Thomas W. Hines Jr., 78, of Phoenix, Ariz., died July 31 after a lengthy battle with a massive stroke and heart attack. He started working in the Hines engine repair… Read More