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The Steamer Tell City The Str. Tell City at an Ohio River landing. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Steamer Tell City

January 17, 2022

Well-known on the Ohio River was a pretty packet boat that was popular in the annals of steamboating. The Tell City was constructed in 1889 by the Howard Shipyard at… Read More

The New Albany Wharf By Day And Night OldBoat_071921_A

The New Albany Wharf By Day And Night

July 16, 2021

The Old Boat Column this week presents two versions of a vintage view of the riverfront at New Albany, Ind., the writer’s historic hometown. Published as night and day post… Read More

River Museums Weathering Coronavirus Pandemic Hardships Directional arrows guide the footsteps of a visitor at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa. (Photo courtesy of National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium)

Directional arrows guide the footsteps of a visitor at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa. (Photo courtesy of National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium)

River Museums Weathering Coronavirus Pandemic Hardships

August 21, 2020

Although many of those who work on the river are considered essential workers, and shoreside businesses have begun to slowly reopen under various state guidelines, river museums are still seeing… Read More

A Recent Revelation Of The Str. Tell City A recently discovered image of the Tell City at a bank landing. (Photo by Keith Norrington)

A Recent Revelation Of The Str. Tell City

July 17, 2020

A lucky and recent acquisition is this week’s main image of a pretty packet boat that was popular in the annals of Ohio River steamboating. The Tell City was constructed… Read More

S&D To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Str. W.P. Snyder Jr. The W.P. Snyder at Pittsburgh.

S&D To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Str. W.P. Snyder Jr.

April 23, 2018

September 14 and 15, 2018, is the 79th annual meeting of the Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen (S&D). As is the tradition, the group will meet in Marietta, Ohio,… Read More