Built in 1886 of massive granite blocks and situated on the crest of a hill overlooking the Cumberland River at Eddyville, Ky., the “Castle” is a familiar landmark to rivermen. Read More
Illinois
A group of 14 mayors of cities on or near the Great Lakes, including seven from Canada, published an open letter January 24 in the Chicago Sun-Times urging Congress and… Read More
Taking advantage of extreme low water, the Corps of Engineers resumed rock removal dredging operations near Thebes, Ill., on December 13 in an area of the Mississippi River stretching from… Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Ninth District on the Great Lakes has recreated a tradition of delivering Christmas trees to the Chicago docks by ship, in honor of a famous schooner… Read More
New rail construction continues to be the focal point of America’s Central Port District, Madison, Ill., as it looks to attract new manufacturers and distributors to the St. Louis area. Read More
Eagle Fabrication LLC, a division of Eagle Marine Industries Inc., Sauget, Ill., has built more than 90 barges since its first hull was launched 18 years ago under the supervision… Read More
A stretch of the Mississippi River in and near St. Louis, Mo., has become America’s center of gravity for grain-handling for transit and export. It is so dense with grain-… Read More
Gateway Dredging & Contracting LLC, Monroe, Mo., is in the process of building two 130- by 30- by 7-foot, 3-inch sand barges at National Maintenance & Repair in Hartford, Ill. Read More
Serodino Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn., recently delivered a Super Tiger Class towboat to Logsdon Tug Service. The 1,320 hp. mv. Pintail will join its sister vessel the mv. Blue Wing at… Read More
At press time, the Ohio River remains closed to navigation at Locks and Dam 52 due to rising river stages. The latest closure, effective from October 9 to possibly October… Read More
