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A Significant Ohio River Company Vessel

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A Significant Ohio River Company Vessel

September 12, 2025

The Ohio River Company grew from very humble beginnings to become one of the most iconic river towing companies of the 20th century. The late Capt. Bill Judd has detailed… Read More

The North Star Was An Early Diesel Towboat The MASCO II. (Dan Owen Boat Photo Museum photo)

The North Star Was An Early Diesel Towboat

June 5, 2023

Two weeks ago, this column looked at a boat built by the Nashville Bridge Company, and last week we looked at a boat built at St. Louis. While… Read More