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The Steamer Red Rover

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The Steamer Red Rover

May 11, 2020

As our nation continues to battle the coronavirus, the deployment of several hospital ships to render aid at strategic ports brings to mind the fact that several steamboats were used… Read More

Imperial River Transport Adding To Fleet

September 10, 2018

Imperial River Transport LLC, Imperial, Pa., recently purchased the mv. Boonesboro, an 80-foot, 1,400 hp. towboat, from AEP River Transportation, West Columbia, W.Va. The boat was built in 1970 by… Read More

Imperial River Transport Buys Towboat The renamed and repainted mv. Hailey Nicole. (Photo by C.R. Neale)

Imperial River Transport Buys Towboat

March 26, 2018

Imperial River Transport LLC, Imperial, Pa., has purchased the mv. L.C. Williams from Kirby Inland Marine LP, Houston, Texas, and renamed it the mv. Hailey Nicole. The 105-foot, 3,050 hp. Read More

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