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The Locke Tarlton Would Become the Alton Zephyr

May 12, 2024

The 1930s saw great technological advancement in the river industry, and in towboat construction in particular. Steam was still predominant for large boats, but diesel power was becoming more prevalent. Read More

C&C Marine & Repair Delivers Mv. Zephyr To Kirby The 6,600 hp. mv. Zephyr is the third of three towboats that C&C Marine & Repair constructed for Hines Furlong Line, after the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Bowling Green. The Bowling Green and Zephyr are operating under long-term leases by Kirby Inland Marine. (Photo courtesy of C&C Marine & Repair)

The 6,600 hp. mv. Zephyr is the third of three towboats that C&C Marine & Repair constructed for Hines Furlong Line, after the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Bowling Green. The Bowling Green and Zephyr are operating under long-term leases by Kirby Inland Marine. (Photo courtesy of C&C Marine & Repair)

C&C Marine & Repair Delivers Mv. Zephyr To Kirby

February 11, 2022

Belle Chasse, La.-based C&C Marine & Repair has delivered the mv. Zephyr, a 6,600 hp. triple screw towboat, to Kirby Inland Marine. The vessel, which Kirby will operate under a… Read More