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Marquette Transportation Honors ‘Legends’

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Marquette Transportation Honors ‘Legends’

August 9, 2019

In 2018, the mv. Bootsie B was renamed Marquette Legends. The idea was for this well-known towboat on the upper rivers to carry recognition of some esteemed captains from Marquette… Read More

Marquette Founder Ray Eckstein Dies

April 26, 2019

Ray Eckstein, founder of Paducah, Ky.-based Marquette Transportation Company, one of the largest barge lines on the river, died April 20 at his home in Paducah. He was 93. His… Read More

Mv. Michelle Ann Sinks Near Baton Rouge

March 15, 2019

A towing vessel sank on the Lower Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, La., March 14, making it the second week in a row a vessel has gone down due to… Read More

Eckstein, Thorp And Callahan Honored At SCI’s Annual River Bell Luncheon John Eckstein with his family after receiving the River Bell Award. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

John Eckstein with his family after receiving the River Bell Award. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Eckstein, Thorp And Callahan Honored At SCI’s Annual River Bell Luncheon

December 21, 2018

More than 500 guests from the maritime community gathered in Paducah, Ky., December 6 for the Seamen’s Church Institute’s 19th annual River Bell Awards Luncheon. The event raised more than… Read More