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The Mount Vernon’s Unique Drive System

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The Mount Vernon’s Unique Drive System

January 16, 2026

As mentioned in this column before, American Barge Line (ABL), forerunner of present-day ACBL, was formed in the late 1920s when Andrew and Patrick Calhoun pooled resources with W.C. Read More

WJ Talk: Capt. David Smith on River History, Old Boats, and Longevity in the Wheelhouse WJ Talk Captain Smith

WJ Talk: Capt. David Smith on River History, Old Boats, and Longevity in the Wheelhouse

December 11, 2025

Captain David Smith, the voice behind Waterways Journal’s “Old Boat” column, joins Frank McCormack to talk about growing up on the river, mentors in the wheelhouse, historic boat preservation, and… Read More