The 12,917th—and final—vessel to be built at Jeffboat slid down the ways and splashed into the Ohio River on April 23, marking the end of a 180-year-old tradition of shipbuilding… Read More
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If ever the clichéd phrase “end of an era” was apt, the permanent closing of Jeffboat truly qualifies. The Jeffersonville, Ind., shipyard and its parent company, ACBL, have been at… Read More
Jeffboat announced March 26 that it will cease operations when it completes current barge-building contracts by the end of April. The closure marks the end of an 80-year history as… Read More
A record number of guests attended the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) 18th annual River Bell Awards Luncheon this year to honor selected individuals for their contributions to the inland marine… Read More
