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Nugent Sand Offers Modern Terminal, Century-Plus History

Dredging & Marine Construction

Nugent Sand Offers Modern Terminal, Century-Plus History

May 31, 2024

Nugent Sand Company’s roots go back 128 years to 1896, when the family began mining sand for commercial use. Still headquartered in Louisville, Ky., the business now has seven… Read More

First Diesel-Powered Towboat Had A Productive Life The Harvey, when new in 1923.

First Diesel-Powered Towboat Had A Productive Life

February 12, 2021

In 1923 the Nashville Bridge Company, Nashville, Tenn., launched a vessel that was a “first.” It was the sternwheel towboat Harvey, built for T.L. Herbert & Son. The boat… Read More

DSC Dredge Produces Electric Dredge for Nugent Sand Company 1300020024-DSC-MARLIN-7-26

DSC Dredge Produces Electric Dredge for Nugent Sand Company

July 24, 2018

Nugent Sand Company of Louisville, Kentucky, has ordered a new Marlin Class electric dredge from DSC Dredge, LLC. The two companies first… Read More