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The Sohioan Boasted Big Horsepower In 1943

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The Sohioan Boasted Big Horsepower In 1943

June 27, 2025

Standard Oil was founded in 1870, and by the turn of the 20th century had become a giant entity, so much so that it drew the attention of the… Read More

The Pioneer Lived Up To Its Name The Pioneer at the new Gallipolis Lock for the dedication ceremony in 1938. (Photo courtesy of Capt. C.R. Neale)

The Pioneer Lived Up To Its Name

March 23, 2022

The Dravo Contracting Company experimented in building a steam prop towboat in 1919 that it named Peace. Following the construction of this vessel, the company built mainly sternwheel vessels,… Read More