Western Rivers

Old Boat Column: The Many Frills Of The Steamer Lucy Coles Old Boat Column: The Many Frills Of The Steamer Lucy Coles
Old Boat Column
Old Boat Column: The Many Frills Of The Steamer Lucy Coles
November 8, 2024

In the last Old Boat Column, we looked at two towing vessels that were “odd” for the Western Rivers. This week we will look at another “odd duck,” and this… Read More

The Real Western Rivers 

March 27, 2026

By an inherited quirk of accepted usage, the Mississippi River and its tributary system are still sometimes referred to as “the Western Rivers,” harkening back to a time when the… Read More

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