The inland rivers of the United States have been viewed as essential means of transportation since the very beginnings of the nation. George Washington, soldier, statesman and first president of… Read More
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John Francis “Fran” Mullen, pictured at a boat christening in 2013. Upper Ohio River aficionado and photographer John Francis “Fran” Mullen, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died February 14, following a… Read More
As with the other inland river shipyards in the United States, the Nashville Bridge Company (Nabrico), Nashville, Tenn., directed all efforts toward building vessels for the war effort during the… Read More
The number of barges being worked on the Mississippi River system, its connecting waterways and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway during 2024 totaled 22,385, including dry covered, dry open and tank… Read More
A rare copy of the 1945 edition of the Inland River Record sold on eBay March 21 for an astounding $569. The inaugural edition has been an elusive catch… Read More
Beginning December 11, Waterways Journal subscribers now have access to a valuable benefit: the searchable online version of the Inland River Record. The searchable online database has been under… Read More
The annual inquiry letters to vessel owners and operators requesting updates for the 2020 Inland River Record are in the mail. Editor Jeff L. Yates said that, although Coast… Read More
Who built the most inland river towing vessels in 2017? Who did they build them for? What is the average horsepower of towboats built last year? All of these questions… Read More
