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The Henry S. Sturgis Became A Notable Boat On Two Rivers

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The Henry S. Sturgis Became A Notable Boat On Two Rivers

February 27, 2026

The recent ice on the Illinois River, as well as the annual Missouri River Navigators Meeting at Jefferson City, Mo., last week, brought the Henry S. Sturgis to mind. The… Read More

A Significant Ohio River Company Vessel The Wilmington at Joliet, Ill., May 1, 1975. (Photo by Jeff L. Yates)

A Significant Ohio River Company Vessel

September 12, 2025

The Ohio River Company grew from very humble beginnings to become one of the most iconic river towing companies of the 20th century. The late Capt. Bill Judd has detailed… Read More

One Of The Last Steam Sternwheel Towboats The Alexander Mackenzie soon after entering service in 1939. This photo was often used in MMC ads in the WJ. (David Smith collection)

The Alexander Mackenzie soon after entering service in 1939. This photo was often used in MMC ads in the WJ. (David Smith collection)

One Of The Last Steam Sternwheel Towboats

October 9, 2023

The August 6, 1938 issue of The Waterways Journal carried a small story on page 5 concerning A.C. Ingersoll accepting a position with a new company on the Illinois… Read More