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R.C. Pater taken at Keokuk on May 12, 1992 - not often you see engine exhaust shootin' straight up! - submitted by John Miller.
The R. Clayton McWhorter, northbound on the Mississippi River at McGregor, Iowa, on June 1, 2005. Copyright Jim Klosterboer.
The Mv. R. Clayton McWhorter heads down the Upper Mississippi River at Savanna, Ill., on August 10, 2003. Copyright Craig Nowack.
The R. G. Mayes (1), southbound on the Louisville Portland Canal on September 24, 2006, about 4:45 p.m. Copyright Ron Richardson.
The R. G. Mayes (2), another view on the Louisville Portland Canal on September 24, 2006. Copyright Ron Richardson.
The R. G. Mayes (McAlpine Locks 2000). This photo was taken at McAlpine Locks on the Ohio River in 2000 by Bill Alden. She is the former Jayne Hougland, which also operated under several other names, including the Maurice F. Alverson and Margie Smith. Posted by Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
The R. G. Mayes (McAlpine 400), photographed in McAlpine Locks on the Ohio River in 2000 by Bill Alden. Posted by Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
The R. G. Mayes, which was photographed near McAlpine Locks on the Ohio River in 2000 by Bill Alden. Posted by Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
Here is the R. G. Mayes (a), originally named Jayne Hougland, owned by Campbell Transportation Co., Inc., Charleroi, Pa. The photo was taken on June 3, 1995, by Fred McCabe, of Hannibal, when she was downbound at Hannibal, Ohio. Courtesy Boat Photo Museum.
Here is a photo of the twin-screw R. H. Beymer, 65 feet long and with a pair of Cat 3508 diesels developing 1,320 hp., with 31 loads of coal at the south of the Big Sandy River, Catlettsburg, Ky. She was photographed on October 22, 2005, by Joe E. Brown of Flatwoods, Ky. There is about 45,000 tons of coal in the barges, some tow for a boat this size. But there’s a story behind the story. Two other harborboats helped the Beymer out into the channel while they ran back to the fleet to do some cleanup work. The Beymer was merely holding the barges in position for a short time. It is still an impressive photo, taken in the rain from a low vantage point on the bank. Photo courtesy Boat Photo Museum.
The Mv. R. H. Huffman was photographed by Dan Owen on January 30, 1971, when she was upbound in heavy ice on the Upper Mississippi River at Alton, Ill. The vessel is the namesake of Robert H. Huffman, former owner of Huffman Towing Company, Phoenix Towing Company, and Inland Waterways, Inc., who died March 22 of cancer. Courtesy Boat Photo Museum.
Mv. R. L. Ireland, photographed in 1978 and then owned by Consolidation Coal Company (now Consol Energy). The photograph was taken off the Point Marion Highway Bridge by the father of Brent Maletic who was working on the bridge as an inspector for PennDOT. It was the last time that the bridge was painted or refurbished, Brent says. It is scheduled to be replaced during the next two years. Courtesy Brent Maletic.
R. L. Ireland, downbound at Mile 23.7 on the Monongahela River at Elizabeth, Pa., on October 29, 2006. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Mv. R. L. Ireland (1) at West Elizabeth, Pa., on the Monongahela River, showing some wheelwash coming up from under and to the side of the boat as she slides sideways into the landing on October 29, 2006. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Mv. R. L. Ireland (2), photographed October 29, 2006, at river level from the West Elizabeth river “dock”— a sunken barge made into a large “platform” for fishing festivals or just enjoying the Monongahela River. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Mv. R. L. Ireland (3), photographed on the Monongahela River at West Elizabeth, Pa., October 29, 2006, when photographer switched his camera to the black/white mode. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Consolidation Coal Company’s R. L. Ireland, photographed while downbound on November 4, 1999, at Lock 3, Elizabeth, Pa., Monongahela River Mile 23.8. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Consol’s R. L. Ireland, upbound on the Monongahela River near Mile 63.6, approaching Fredericktown, Pa., on March 7, 2006. She is pushing nine loads of coal. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Consol’s R. L. Ireland, downbound with 6x0 coal on the Monongahela River on January 30, 2006. She is passing downtown Brownsville, Pa. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
R. L. Ireland (1), photographed December 20, 2005, at Old Lock 6 on the Monongahela River. Copyright Brent Maletic.
R. L. Ireland (3), photographed December 20, 2005, at Old Lock 6 on the Monongahela River. Copyright Brent Maletic.
R. L. Ireland (1), Consolidation Coal, photographed December 20, 2005, while upbound on the Monongahela River at Old Lock 6 with nine loads of coal. Copyright Brent Maletic.
R. L. Ireland (3), upbound at Old Lock 6 on the Monongahela River. The Consolidation Coal vessel was pushing nine coal loads. Copyright Brent Maletic.
The R. L. Ireland of Consolidation Coal Co., trading tows mid-river at Mile 84 on the Monongahela River in this 1980s photo. Copyright Brent Maletic.
Mv. R. W. Naye, southbound off Chillicothe, Ill., on March 25, 2006. Built by Jeff Boat, Inc., Jeffersonville, Ind., she measures 170 feet by 40 feet and has 5,000 hp. Copyright C. A. “Chuck” Perrin.
Radio Controlled vessels, demonstrations provided by the St. Louis Admirals R.C. Club, were a big hit. This was actually taken during a lull, because the photographer was also the Little River Books’ book seller. The music was great and the Cajun food excellent.
St. Joe Marine’s Mv. Ralph B, tied off at Campbell Transportation landing/office at Dunlevy, Pa., Monongahela River Mile 44.3, on July 18, 2006. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
The Mv. Ralph E. Plagge, northbound on the Illinois River at Chillicothe, Ill., on May 3, 2006. Copyright Charles A. Perrin.
The Mv. Ralph E. Plagge, southbound on the Peoria Pool, Illinois River, just above the Murry Baker Bridge. Shown in the Ingram color scheme, she was formerly owned by Midland. This picture was taken April 6, 2004. Copyright John Robert Miller.
Randy Eckstein, Eckstein Marine Service, photographed January 1, 2007, with three empties and load at Mile 60.0 on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Copyright Daniel Dennis.
Industry Terminal & Salvage’s Dravo-built Ranger, just below Montgomery Lock and Dam on the Ohio River on August 18, 2006. Copyright Brent Maletic.
This picture of the Ray A. Eckstein was taken on October 25, 2005. It was taken in the early morning sun and provided an interesting composition. Copyright Thomas Waller.
If this model of the Ray A. Eckstein was sitting on water, you'd hardly think it was a model. Jeff Yates photographed it at the River Heritage Museum in Paducah, Ky., on March 24, 2005. (So, obviously, it is not the real vessel named in honor of Mr. Eckstein.) This is one of two triple-screw boats and several other twin-screw boats that have been named after the founder of Wisconsin Barge Line and Marquette Transportation over the past 30 years or so. This is the Nashville Bridge-built boat delivered in 1973. It measures 195 x 50 feet, develops 9,000 hp., was renamed Crimson Duke in 1979 and has been in the Artco fleet colors since 1988. The other triple-screw boat came from St. Louis Ship in 1960 as the Austen S. Cargill but was renamed Ray A. Eckstein when acquired by Marquette. According to the "Inland River Record", she was renamed Justin Paul Eckstein in 2002. Copyright Jeff L. Yates.
Ray Clayton McWhorter -- on the Illinois Waterway, waiting at Mile 230 to lock through the Starved Rock Lock upbound (December 20, 2002). Copyright Jon E. Habegger.
Ingram Barge Co.’s Ray Gee is shown upbound at Mile 84 on the Monongahela River in the mid 1990s. Copyright Brent Maletic.
The Raymond C. Peck and Workboat 270 of the Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are shown working the fleet upbound at Mile 84 on the Monongahela during the summer of 2000. Copyright Brent Maletic.
Mv. Raymond Grant Eckstein, photographed December 5, 2005, at Mile 299 on the Upper Mississippi River. Copyright Jesse Lybarger.
Marquette Transportation’s Raymond Grant Eckstein heads up the Mississippi River above Dubuque, Iowa, on the choppy spring morning of April 4, 2005. Copyright Craig Nowack.
Raymond Grant Eckstein, heading into Lock and Dam 10 on the Upper Mississippi River at Guttenberg, Iowa on June 15, 2005. Copyright Jim Klosterboer.
The Raymond Grant Eckstein, former Floyd Goodman, heads south on the Mississippi River at Keokuk, Iowa, on March 20, 2004, with its new owner's paint scheme. She had locked down along with the Joseph Patrick Eckstein. Copyright John Robert Miller.
Photographer John Miller used this picture from the past, the Raymond Horner, to illustrated his 2005 Christmas card to B&B subscribers and to wish us all “a prosperous 2006 and beyond.” The picture shows “how far we have come in the era of towboating,” he said.
The integrated tug/barge Rebel struck an unknown object in the Gulf of Mexico on November 10, the Coast Guard reported. On November 15 it released this picture of the capsized barge, taken by Petty Officer 1st Class Gary Sanchez. The collision caused a 35-foot long by 6-foot wide hole in the barge’s starboard bow. It turned upside down on November 14 after listing heavily, the report said. This picture was taken about 29 miles south of Calcasieu Pass, La., and 100 miles east of Galveston, Texas. The barge was carrying about 5 million gallons of heavy oil product, 300,000 of which was in the damaged tank. Copyright U.S. Coast Guard.
Baby Lere (as Red Griffin). In 1991, she was sold to Coastal Towing, Inc., and renamed Red Griffin as she is shown here. The Red Griffin (#247-8) was photographed at the Southern States Asphalt Dock at Kuttawa, Ky., at Cumberland River Mile 38.3 in 1993. Copyright Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
Mv. Red Wagner, photographed on February 14, 2005, at Mile 274 Tennessee River. Copyright Jesse Lybarger.
Regatta time at Marietta, Ohio, is a sight to behold. This scene was photographed during last year's event, September 5-7. The darker brown building just right of the centerline of the picture is the Lafayette Hotel. The Rufus B II is tied up dead center in this picture, with the Lilly Belle (mostly red) on her port side. Copyright Capt. Ike Hastings.
Alter Barge Line’s Reggie G (1), 6,000 hp., retractable pilothouse and all, is shown arriving at St. Paul at 6:33 a.m. on the morning of March 22, 2006. She was the first boat into St. Paul. She was pushing 12 empties. Copyright Jim Mihalek.
Reggie G (2), a different view of the 6,000 hp. vessel, as she arrives with 12 empties on March 22, 2006, winning the annual scramble to be the first boat of the season into St. Paul. Copyright John Miller.
Alter Barge Line’s Reggie G heads down the Mississippi River toward Dubuque, Iowa, on November 4, 2005. Copyright Craig Nowack.
The Reggie G (1) photographed April 3, 2005, while downbound on the Mississippi River at McGregor, Iowa. Copyright Jim Klosterboer.
The Reggie G (2) downbound on the Mississippi at McGregor, Iowa, on April 3, 2005. Copyright Jim Klosterboer.
The Reggie G, of Alter Barge Line, was photographed at Keokuk, Iowa, on April 25, 2003. She is the former Capt. Briscoe. Copyright John Robert Miller.
Reggie G (#1) of Alter Barge Line brings the first tow of the 2002 season to St. Paul. It is seen here from Dayton's Bluff, upstream from Pigs Eye Bridge. She arrived with eight loaded barges at noon on March 16. Copyright by Mike Murphy.
Reggie G (#2) approaches its landing spot in Northport Fleet in St. Paul. Copyright by Mike Murphy.
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Mv. Richard A. Baker, downbound on the Upper Mississippi at LeClaire, Iowa, on July 31, 2002, about 8 p.m. Copyright John Martin.
Another view of the Richard A. Baker, downbound on the Upper Mississippi at LeClaire, Iowa, on July 31, 2002, about 8 p.m. Copyright John Martin.
The Richard A. Baker, southbound at Keokuk, Iowa, on July 1, 2002. Copyright John Robert Miller.
Mv. Richard C, Campbell Transportation Co., photographed in the late 1980s, downbound at Greensboro, Pa., Mile 84 Monongahela River, with coal tows. Copyright Brent Maletic.
Mv. Richard E. Waugh, southbound at Mississippi River Lock 12, Bellevue, Iowa. Copyright Dixie Lee Foster.
Richard E. Waugh, photographed on the Upper Mississippi River at Lock 21 on April 27, 2006. Copyright John Miller.
Mv. Richard E. Waugh, photographed on October 29, 2005, at Upper Mississippi River Mile 607. Copyright Jesse Lybarger.
The Mv. Richard E. Waugh heads down the Mississippi River toward Dubuque, Iowa, on the bright autumn day of October 29, 2005. Copyright Craig Nowack.
Mvs. Rick Ellis and Elizabeth Ann on drydock, photographed on the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, Mo., on February 20, 2006. Copyright Barry Griffith.
American Tugs’ new Mv. Risen Saviour poses on January 13, 2007. On the Harvey Canal, behind the company’s office at Harvey, La. Copyright Daniel Dennis.
The Rita Barta, now the Tom Jump, taken at Montrose, Iowa, in 1975. Copyright John Robert Miller.
Capt. Ritchie Feature Story:
1. Crab boat Shadow, displaying Florida state license number. The yellow-over-white sphere is Capt. Ritchie’s trap buoy colors. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie, Jr.
2. Trump Casino. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie, Jr.
3. Capt. Ritchie in the Trump Casino pilothouse. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie, Jr.
4. The entry to Capt. Ritchie’s pilothouse and the outside controls from which he steers the Shadow. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie, Jr.
5. Shadow tied up at marina. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie, Jr.
6. Capt. Ritchie's 12th issue of license. See note penned by Admiral J. M. Loy. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie.
7. Capt. Ritchie on the Shadow in his working duds, his hands protected from the menacing claws by heavy gloves. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie.
8. A close-up view shows you how large and menacing the claws can be. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie.
9. Stone crab trap fully lifted by hauler. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie, Jr.
10. Trap with door open for removing contents. Copyright by Capt. Philip A. Ritchie, Jr.
Mv. River Eagle, McGinnis, southbound at Brandenburg, Ky., on December 14, 2006. Copyright Ron Richardson.
The River Eagle (1) was photographed on September 24, 2002, at Mile 483 on the Ohio River. Copyright Bill Graser.
A view from the stern of the River Eagle (2), photographed on September 24, 2002 at Mile 483 on the Ohio River. Copyright Bill Graser.
River Explorer, photographed at Nashville, Tenn., on July 2. The activity in front of the Explorer is Nashville setting up for the Fourth of July festivities. In the background across the river is Adelphia Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans football team. A portion of that stadium is built on land that was originally Nashville Bridge Company. From looking at the deck hardware and the bow of the barges that the Explorer was built on, I am almost positive they are Nashville Bridge-built barges. The other thing that struck me was the wide spot in the hull of the MISS NARI. For those of us familiar with her as the Delta Cities, this is where the wings for her "super" (low water resistance) integrated tow fit in. I was on the DELTA CITIES once and can remember the kind words that the deckhands had for those wings. Copyright Barry Griffith.
River Explorer collage - These are pictures taken at Nashville, Tenn., on July 2 by Barry Griffith as the city was preparing for the Fourth of July celebration. Copyright Barry Griffith.
River Landmarks (1) entitled "Little Hollywood," these are the remains of an old movie set on the RDB of the lower Mississippi River at Mile 291 near the Tunica Bluffs. Towboaters in the St. Francisville area use these landmarks when checking traffic on the VHF radio. Copyright Thomas Waller.
River Landmarks (2) entitled "Old Morganza Silo," this site is at LDB lower Mississippi River Mile 278.4. It is among the landmarks used by towboaters in the St. Francisville area when checking traffic on the VHF radio. Copyright Thomas Waller.
River Landmarks (3) This site, entitled "Cajun Condos," is located LDB lower Mississippi River Mile 270 in the St. Francisville area. These silos have been converted into condominiums of a sort. Actually they are used as hunting camps. The owners use them, and they have paying customers during the hunting season. The landmark is also among those used by towboaters when checking traffic on the VHF radio. Copyright Thomas Waller.

River Landmarks (4) Photo Center contributor Thomas Waller, Oscar, La., relaxes at one of his favorite campsites at Mile 52 on the Port Allen Route. Does the color of the book help you recognize it? It's a copy of "Backing Hard Into River History," given to him as a Christmas present by Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates, another Photo Center contributor. These men became acquainted when they began seeing each other's pictures on our website. Later they took an extended houseboat cruise along the waterways to take pictures. Copyright Thomas Waller.
The River Mural at Cape Girardeau, Mo., on September 11, 2002. Copyright John Robert Miller.
River Queen (1), shows what was left of the vessel’s sternwheel after she was towed to Hannibal, Mo., in 1961, where she was to be refurbished and operated as a restaurant on the Illinois side of the Upper Mississippi. Not a bucket left to be found. Copyright B&B.
River Queen (2), photographed at the Hannibal, Mo., riverfront in July or August in 1961 after being towed up the Mississippi to become a restaurant for Dr. Arthur Krato and his St. Louis partner John Groffel. Copyright B&B.
River Queen (3), Another stern shot showing no buckets after her long trip north to Hannibal, Mo., in 1961. Copyright B&B.
River Queen (4), the vessel was quite an attraction when she was tied up at the Hannibal, Mo., riverfront in 1961. She was refurbished and served as a restaurant boat on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River before eventually moving to St. Louis. Copyright B&B.
River scene mural on the side of a building in Vevay, Ind. Photograph taken on August 24, 2001. Copyright Tom McKee.
The St Helier II (see other listing) was shown while locking through at Ablon Lock on the Seine in France. The lock is the second one upstream from Paris, as shown in David Edwards-May's extract from the strip map of the River Seine in his guide "Inland Waterways of France." Copyright David Edward-May, Euromapping, Seyssinet, France.
River Wildcat (#2), northbound on the Ohio River at Cairo, Ill., on October 6, 2005. Copyright Jeffrey L. Yates.
River Wolverine (#4991), posed on the Ohio River at Paducah, Ky., October 13, 2005. Copyright Jeffrey L. Yates.
This photo of the Mv. Riverclean was taken in the Chain of Rocks Canal on the Upper Mississippi River on September 30, 2003. Copyright Jesse Lybarger.
The Robert, light boat, northbound at Lower Mississippi River Mile 106 on August 7, 2002. Copyright Thomas Waller.
Mv. Robert C. Loedding (Ingram), southbound with 10 loads and five empties at Louisville Portland Canal on April 23, 2006. Copyright Ron Richardson.
The Robert E. Frane (ex-Theresa Seley), owned by American Boat, taken at Keokuk, Iowa, April 12, 2002. Copyright John Robert Miller.
The Robert G. Stone, Jr., shown in a posed position at GIWW Mile 52.0 during sea trials. Photographed on October 23, 2006. It is Kirby’s first new boat from Quality Marine. Copyright Daniel Dennis.
The Mv. Robert Greene heads down the Mississippi towards Dubuque, Iowa, on May 28, 2005. Copyright Craig Nowack.
The Mv. Robert Greene is pushing a load down the Mississippi River toward Dubuque, Iowa, on July 19, 2003. Copyright Craig Nowack.
American Commercial Barge Line's Robert Greene has just worked out from the bank and is starting the journey for St. Louis on June 5, 2003. "I was just about to give up and head for home (and work) when a plume of smoke from behind the trees prompted me to stop and take a look," said photographer Jim Mihalek. "Tows can hide pretty well back in Kaposia. Fortunately the trail system in South St. Paul gives you a good vantage points to see what's going on." Copyright Jim Mihalek.
Robert Greene, American Commercial Barge Line Company, heading south at South St. Paul on June 5, 2003. Copyright Jim Mihalek.
Robert Greene - taken on May 7, 2002, at Keokuk, Iowa. Copyright John Robert Miller.
The Mv. Robert Ingle heads up the Mississippi above Dubuque, Iowa, on June 15, 2003. Copyright Craig Nowack.
The Mv. Robert L, built at Milton, Ky., by Lloyd Mason in 1957. She measured 48 feet by 16 feet and had Cat D342 diesels providing 300 hp. Owned by Lloyd Mason Towing Co., Madison, Ind. Photo courtesy Boat Photo Museum.
Mark Twain pilothouse and Robert L. (Bob) Miller in May 1953. Photographer John Miller describes the picture in his own words: “This is Robert L. (Bob) Miller at the young age of 30 onboard the sternwheeler Mark Twain, which was brought out of moth balls to be the lead boat in the parade for the opening of the Chain of Rocks Canal and what is known as Lock 27, which bypassed Sawyer Bend, if my memory serves me right, in May 1953, some 53 years ago. Boy does time fly! Dad was assigned to do a write up for Capt. Donald T. Wright, publisher/editor of “The Waterways Journal.” Needless to say, Dad was on Cloud Nine and he, along with his good friend Mabel Bartenhagen, a teacher from Muscatine, Iowa, rode aboard the Defense Plant Corporation boat Wake Island. This was taken after the Parade when Dad paid a visit on the Twain.” Posted by John Miller.
Robert L. Miller, father of Photo Center contributor John Miller and former curator of the Geo. M. Verity at Keokuk, Iowa, recently visited below Upper Mississippi River Lock 21 with his son. The elder Miller has been a dedicated river history buff and has collected pictures and shot his own pictures for years. Many of them have been posted in the Center by his son. This scene was photographed in April 2006.
The Robert M. Kopper, photographed October 16, 2005, at Mile 771 on the Ohio River. Copyright Jesse Lybarger.
The Robert M. Kopper, AEP, northbound at Louisville Portland Canal about 3 p.m. on April 1, 2006. Copyright Ron Richardson.
The MV. Robert M. Kopper, northbound on the Ohio River at Mile 494, is waiting to deliver coal to Tanner's Creek Electric Plant, Lawrenceburg, Ind., in September 2002. Copyright Bill Graser.
The Robert M. Kopper is northbound at Ohio River Mile 490 on October 6, 2002. Copyright Bill Graser.
The FRANCIS STEVENS comes alongside the Robert M. Kopper, owned by AEP, to fuel up and send her on her way southbound at Cairo, Ill. - a busy, busy place. Copyright John Robert Miller.
Mv. Robert R. Jewell, taken about 3 p.m. on November 7, 2004, on the Ohio River at Russell, Ky., directly across from Ironton, Oh. Copyright O. L. Davis.
The 5,600 hp. Robert R. Jewell (#143-35),measures 138 x 44 ft. She is shown pushing 15 empties on the Cumberland River at Smithland, Ky., on February 6, 1980. Copyright Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
Robert R. Jewell (#148-35) downbound at Mile 2.8 on the Cumberland River on February 6, 1980. Copyright Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
This November 2001 photo shows the Robert T laying by at Cairo Point. Copyright Barry Griffith.
Roberta Tabor (1) is the name on the towboat, along with ADM and ART. This shot was taken half a mile south and half a mile north of the Pekin (Ill.,) Bridge over the Illinois Waterway on November 1, 2005. Copyright Jerry Milam.
Roberta Tabor (2) leaving the scene, photographed November 1, 2005, on the Illinois Waterway a half mile south and a half mile north of the Pekin Bridge, Pekin, Ill. Copyright Jerry Milam.
The mystery boat (1) posted in the Little River Books Boat Photo Center (B&B No. 39) by Craig Nowack on January 31, 2003, is the Robin, the same boat that we posted and identified earlier as "bound for nowhere." Dan Owen, who says that the picture he is posting here was taken by John Miller of Keokuk, Iowa, on April 4, 1898, when the boat was upbound at Keokuk. At the time, the ROBIN was owned by Arrow Transportation Co., Guntersville, Ala., and was operating on lease to Ohio Valley Towing, Inc., Paducah, Ky. Posted Courtesy Boat Photo Museum.
Mystery Boat Robin (2) (#5-35), photographed while the vessel was southbound on the Ohio River, at Henderson, Ky., in October 1968. (The ROBIN was posted as the Mystery Boat in B&B No. 39.) It is shown as the photographer remembered her before the searchlights were raised to the top of the pilothouse. Copyright Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
Mystery Boat Robin (3) (#232-24) was photographed at Mile 879 on the Ohio River, near Cave In Rock, Ill., on September 4, 1988, just a year prior to the date Craig Nowack assigned to his Mystery Boat picture. Here she still has the huge old RCA antenna. Copyright Capt. Jeff L. Yates.
Another mystery boat provides a puzzle for us to solve. This is one of Craig Nowack's favorite towboat pictures, although he had no way to identify it. Reminds us of the old "ships passing in the night" bit. The picture was taken from an island campsite on the Mississippi River above McGregor, Iowa, at first light on October 10, 1989. Copyright Craig Nowack. (Later identified as the Robin.)
The Robin, during better days. Photographed January 17, 1965, by Dan Owen, when the vessel was downbound at Grand Tower, Ill. Courtesy Boat Photo Museum.
The Robin, Rivertowne Fuel, photographed on the Ohio River at Mile 464.5. She was purchased several years ago from Aquarius Marine Inc., Ludlow, Ky. Copyright Bill Graser.
The Mv. Robin B. Ingram heads down a calm Mississippi River toward Dubuque, Iowa, on June 28, 2004. Copyright Craig Nowack.
Mv. Robin B. Ingram. Photographer Ed Rahe and his friend Leanne drove to Grafton on January 24, 2005, looking for eagles. They spotted the Robin B. Ingram and saw the captain outside the pilothouse with either his camera or binoculars. He was looking at the biggest bald eagle, Rahe said he has ever seen. It was in a big tree and was directly above their heads. There was quite a crowd there admiring the bird. Copyright Ed Rahe.
Ingram's Robin B. Ingram poses at the entrance to Upper Mississippi River Lock 19 on a nice Sunday afternoon, September 26, 2003. The sun reflects off that bright white paint job like a new silver dollar, "but that's the way those Ingram boats are," says photographer John Miller. Copyright John Robert Miller.
The 382-foot sternwheel steamer Mississippi Queen is tied up at the St. Paul City front on September 15, 2002, facing downstream. In the foreground, facing upstream, are the Robin B. Ingram and Bill Berry. In the background are Dayton’s Bluff and the Lafayette Bridge. In the distance, on the right, is the Upper River Services office and wharf barge, with the company’s main fleet boat ITASCO heading downstream. Copyright Mike Murphy.
Robin Mott (formerly TRI-W and later named Southern King), photographed by Dan Owen on November 9, 1979, upbound on the Mississippi River at St. Louis while owned by Williamson Leasing Co., Greenville, Miss. For more detailed history, see Photo Center section of B&B 3/7/05. Courtesy Boat Photo Museum.
Mv. Rocket, G&S Towing, an old view of the vessel working sand and gravel barges with the large dredge Allegheny at Clinton, Pa., Mile 34.6 on the Allegheny River. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Campbell Towing Company’s Mv. Rocket, making up tow at Georgetown, Pa., on the Ohio River on August 18, 2006. Copyright Brent Maletic.
Mv. Rocket, Campbell Transportation Company, working at Mol-Dock in Leetsdale, Pa., on the Ohio River on January 24, 2006. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
This silhouette of Capt. Richard Rodgers was taken aboard the Miss Polly by Rodgers himself in the early 1980s. He considers it the hey-day of photography that he learned and kept up heavily for the 11 years he was on the river. In this instance, after seeing his reflection in the windows during his midnight watch, he set up his Nikon equipment and took this shot. Copyright Richard Rodgers.
Mv. Roger K, April 21, 2006, at Mile 208 on the Missouri River. Copyright Jesse Lybarger.
Mon River Towing’s Leo D. Guttman (right) with 3x0 coal and Centofanti Marine Service’s Rose Marie (left) with 0x1 tank barge are downbound on October 13, 2000, locking simultaneously at Monongahela River Lock 3, Mile 23.8, Elizabeth, Pa. In the distant background (above the Leo D.) is Clairton Slag’s Lauren Lee, tied off at Clairton Slag’s terminal in West Elizabeth. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
Centofanti Marine Service’s Rose Marie downbound on October 13, 2000, with 0x1 tank barge entering Lock 3 at Elizabeth, Pa., Monongahela River Mile 23.8. She is headed to the USS Clairton Works with the empty tank. Copyright Eric M. Johnson.
A towboat with an elevated pilothouse is the Mv. Ross Picket, a former Coastal Towing Inc., boat, now showing Kirby Inland Marine colors and stack logo. The photo was taken on February 20, 2003, when the vessel was northbound near St. Francisville, La. Copyright Thomas Waller.
The Mv. Rowena, photographed light boat as she departed the Port Allen Locks on May 10, 2005. Copyright Tom Waller.
This picture of the Steamboat Rowena, posted by Ernie Wright with permission from John Carter, was taken on the Cumberland River, near what was Burnside, Ky., before Lake Cumberland was formed. Copyright John Carter.
Ingram’s Roy E. Claverie heads down the placid Mississippi River towards Dubuque on August 19, 2005. Photo copyright Craig Nowack.
The Roy L, when she was owned by Crain Bros., photographed on the Monongahela River when they were doing maintenance dredging at the harbor at Warwick Mine in/or around 1980. Copyright Brent Maletic.
Two towboats passing in late afternoon. The Roy Mechling (downbound on the left) and the L. J. Sullivan (upbound on the right) pass close together on the Mississippi River above Dubuque, Iowa, on June 14, 2003. Copyright Craig Nowack.
After pulling off to the side of the Upper Mississippi River to let a tow pass, the Mv. Roy Mechling throttles up to back into the center of the channel and continue down toward Dubuque, Iowa, on June 14, 2003. Copyright Craig Nowack.
Roy Mechling, Northbound - submitted by John Miller
Royal Chateau (slide #95-36) being launched into the Atchafalaya River at Krotz Springs, La., on September 28, 1977. Copyright by Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
Royal Chateau (slide #107-22) departing Harvey Lock into Mississippi River in New Orleans harbor on March 17, 1978. Copyright by Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
This photograph, taken August 10, 2002, at Montgomery, W. Va., headwaters of the Kanawha River, shows the Rufus B II, left; Juanita, center; and the Lilly Belle. The photographer noted that with the mist in the mountains, it reminded him of being in Europe. Copyright Capt. Ike Hastings.
A Russian ship inbound in the Houston harbor before Shell, Deer Park, Texas. Capt. Rodgers said that "Out of all the ships around the world from many countries that I had the privilege to board and meet the top brass, I found the Russian ships to be the most open, friendly and sociable." Copyright Richard Rodgers.
Rusty Flowers (#148-38) southbound at river Mile 2.8 on the Cumberland River, Smithland, Ky., on February 6, 1980. Copyright Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates.
The Rusty Flowers, babysitting barges in December 1984 at Nauvoo, Ill., near the Colusa Grain Elevator. Courtesy of John Miller.
Mv. Rusty Zeller, Florida Marine Transporters, Inc., taken on the Upper Mississippi River at St. Louis on September 28, 2004. Copyright Leon Puckett.
On August 22, 2005, the Mv. Rusty Zeller (Florida Marine) was southbound on the Illinois River, entering four petroleum tows in the Starved Rock Lock at Utica, Illinois. This triple-screw was built in 1956 by the St. Louis (Mo.) Shipbuilding & Steel Co. Copyright Jim Currens.
The Rusty Zeller, former Evelyn Rushing, is northbound in the Peoria Pool, Illinois River, on April 5, 2004. The Zeller, now owned by Florida Marine, is making good time moving two loaded tank barges. Copyright John Robert Miller.
The Mv. Ruth D. Jones heads up the Mississippi River out of Dubuque, Iowa, under a summer sky on July 5, 2003. Copyright Craig Nowack.
The Ruth D. Jones, American Commercial Barge Line Company, is shown northbound at LaGrange, Mo., on September 16, 2002. Copyright John Robert Miller.

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