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The Controversial Coiner

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The Controversial Coiner

February 26, 2023

The lead story on page 3 of the February 6, 1935, edition of The Waterways Journal was headlined “U.S. Richard T. Coiner Launched Into Ohio.” It detailed the launch of… Read More

SUNCO A-4 Had Unique Propulsion System The SUNCO A-4 as a sidewheel towboat. (—Capt. Ben Gilbert photo from Dan Owen/Boat Photo Museum)

SUNCO A-4 Had Unique Propulsion System

September 21, 2021

By 1929, great strides had been made in the Western Rivers towing industry regarding diesel propulsion. Many small diesel sternwheel boats were in operation, as well as the fairly large… Read More