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

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WJ Talk: Capt. 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 McCormack to talk about growing up on the river, mentors in the wheelhouse, historic boat preservation, and… Read More

LMR Operators Continue Flood Fight Col. Michael Clancy, commander of the New Orleans Engineer District, stands outside the Corps office in New Orleans February 25 to announce the decision to open the Bonnet Carré Spillway on February 27.

Col. Michael Clancy, commander of the New Orleans Engineer District, stands outside the Corps office in New Orleans February 25 to announce the decision to open the Bonnet Carré Spillway on February 27.

LMR Operators Continue Flood Fight

March 1, 2019

The Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans, La., was closed for several hours February 27 after it was struck by the crude oil tanker ship Clio, which was northbound. Read More