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WJ Talk: Captain David Smith on River History, Old Boats, and Longevity in the Wheelhouse

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WJ Talk: Captain David Smith on River History, Old Boats, and Longevity in the Wheelhouse

December 11, 2025

Captain David Smith, the voice behind Waterways Journal’s “Old Boat” column, joins Frank McCormick to talk about growing up on the river, mentors in the wheelhouse, historic boat preservation, and… Read More

Bellaire Harbor Service Celebrates Two Decades of Growth 251027_Bellaire Harbor Service_Bob and George J. Harrison

Bellaire Harbor Service Celebrates Two Decades of Growth

October 24, 2025

Built on a love for family and the river, Bellaire Harbor Service has grown steadily over the past 20 years. Capt. Bob Harrison took over the business at… Read More

Cincinnati: A Perfect Venue for Tall Stacks And Now River Roots The President operating in New Orleans for Streckfus Steamers. (From the author’s collection)

The President operating in New Orleans for Streckfus Steamers. (From the author’s collection)

Cincinnati: A Perfect Venue for Tall Stacks And Now River Roots

October 3, 2025

The first Tall Stacks event was held at Cincinnati in 1988. The idea grew out of a bicentennial commission to plan how to celebrate two centuries since the… Read More

Letter: Keeping River History Alive

August 30, 2023

For some time now I’ve been meaning to write The Waterways Journal to tell you and Capt. David Smith just how much I have enjoyed the “Old Boat” column. Read More