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Former Pitmarine Properties Are Part Of Pittsburgh River History Today, all that is left of the Wabash Bridge are two 90-foot stone piers topped with flagpoles. They are sunk along both the northern and southern shores of the Monongahela River. (Photo courtesy of Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis)

Today, all that is left of the Wabash Bridge are two 90-foot stone piers topped with flagpoles. They are sunk along both the northern and southern shores of the Monongahela River. (Photo courtesy of Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis)

Former Pitmarine Properties Are Part Of Pittsburgh River History

March 12, 2021

Two pieces of property acquired by the former Pitmarine Corporation owner have historic ties to the rivers and the Pittsburgh area. The properties were listed for sale last… Read More

Lower Monongahela River Project Advances An aerial shot shows ongoing work at Monongahela River Locks and Dam 4 for the Lower Mon Project, which is expected to be complete in late 2023 or early 2024 after more than 25 years of construction involving three separate dams. (Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Engineer District)

An aerial shot shows ongoing work at Monongahela River Locks and Dam 4 for the Lower Mon Project, which is expected to be complete in late 2023 or early 2024 after more than 25 years of construction involving three separate dams. (Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Engineer District)

Lower Monongahela River Project Advances

January 29, 2021

A project to modernize and improve navigation on the Monongahela River in southwestern Pennsylvania is now 68-70 percent complete after more than 25 years of work. The… Read More

Currents Blamed In Pittsburgh Barge Breakaway

January 25, 2019

Just before 5 a.m. on January 21, 12 barges loaded with coal being towed by the mv. Brenda L. Murray II broke free after the tow allided with bridges… Read More

The Port of Pittsburgh: A Vast River Traffic Region Coal has long been the primary cargo shipped through the Port of Pittsburgh. (Pphoto courtesy of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission)

Coal has long been the primary cargo shipped through the Port of Pittsburgh. (Pphoto courtesy of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission)

The Port of Pittsburgh: A Vast River Traffic Region

April 2, 2018

The Port of Pittsburgh, spanning 12 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania, encompasses nearly 200 miles of commercially navigable waterways—including three major rivers. The Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers are made navigable… Read More

John’s Towing Refurbishes Towboat —photo by Eric M. Johnson The mv. Miss Mackenzie was originally the Leo D. Guttman.

John’s Towing Refurbishes Towboat

April 2, 2018

John’s Towing Service, Shippingport, Pa., has renamed and refurbished a towboat it bought recently from Murray American Transportation. The vessel came out of the shipyard new in 1973 as the… Read More