I was reading the very well-written obituary about Pete Merrill in the April 18 issue, and it brought back a flood of memories about this extremely talented, caring and fun-loving… Read More
Pete Merrill
Peter C. Merrill, a renowned marine surveyor and appraiser who started in the river business when he was 20, died April 10 at Marymount Nursing Home, near St. Louis, Mo.,… Read More
Merrill Marine Services, a well-known marine brokerage, appraising and surveying firm with offices in St. Louis and Paducah, has announced that James H. “Jim” Garrett has been appointed to manage… Read More
James “Jimmie” Garrett, long involved in the river industry, most recently as a river transportation management consultant, has joined Merrill Marine Services Inc., Fenton, Mo. He will be working out… Read More
Great recent article on a true river legend in our industry (“Pete Merrill: Still Surveying After 55 Years,” WJ, October 21). There are an infinite number of famous Pete Merrill… Read More
Great job on the special issue (WJ, October 21). You covered so many of the areas that do not get front page coverage but without them the industry could not… Read More
Fifty Years Ago (“This Week,” October 21): Capt. Douglas Grubbs is called Donald. His story is outstanding. He is a retired Crescent River Pilot. He is a good friend with… Read More
I was looking at the latest Waterways Journal and who jumps off the page, but my mentor Pete Merrill! It was great to read about his family and the great… Read More
When he was four years old, the foundation for Pete Merrill’s future was taking shape. His father, Jack, a claims manager at The Valley Line in St. Louis, had left… Read More
