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The Duncan Bruce – Again

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The Duncan Bruce – Again

October 9, 2026

In a recent column we detailed the innovative tunnel hull, screw wheel steam towboat James Rumsey, built by Charles Ward Engineering Works, Charleston, W.Va., in 1903. Against all odds,… Read More

The Lighthouse Service Tender Wakerobin Served Many Uses Wakerobin, as originally built, at Wabasha, Minn. (Photo from the Capt. Bill Judd Collection)

Wakerobin, as originally built, at Wabasha, Minn. (Photo from the Capt. Bill Judd Collection)

The Lighthouse Service Tender Wakerobin Served Many Uses

October 2, 2026

October brings thoughts of fall, including brightly colored leaves, pumpkins, fodder shocks and other signs of comfort. Of course, there are other fall thoughts that are somewhat scary,… Read More