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Captain Val #298567 Length 52 feet - Breadth 20 feet - Twin screw towboat Built 1965 by Universal Towing Co., E. Carondelet, IL. (Additional Information Below Picture)
Last Updated at 8:49 on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Copyright Photo by Capt. Tom Geier - Thanks, Tom! Light Boat At St. Louis, MO, 10/2010 (1 of 5)
GM 12V-71 diesels, 650 hp. Rebuilt 1971 by Grafton Boat Co., Grafton, IL. Owned by builder until sinking in 1975. Salvaged by present owner after many months under water. Rebuilt 1976 by present owner, Alton, IL. Owned by Okie Moore Diving & River Contracting, St. Charles, MO.
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