During World War II, smaller shipyards along the Mississippi River and its tributaries built thousands of support vessels for the U.S. Navy—notably the landing craft used during Operation Overlord to… Read More
World War II
The fighting of World War I ceased in 1918 when an armistice went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, although the war… Read More
Throughout the years there have been many types of vessels converted into river towboats, but likely few as odd as the two detailed in this column. Built for the U.S. Read More
For the most part, life aboard a towing vessel is marked by separation from friends and family. It’s a natural and necessary part of a job that can be both… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its fiscal year 2022 work plan for its civic works program, describing it as a transformative investment to support the use of… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump referred to himself as a “wartime president” as he pushed his administration and Congress for bold actions to help Americans cope with the COVID-19 virus, including… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Legislation backed by members of the waterways industry may be left hanging in the balance after President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats hit the kind of historic impasse that… Read More
The USS LST 325, a restored World War II landing ship docked in Evansville, Ind., will make its way to Iowa and Illinois for public tours this summer. The war… Read More
