Comments: This is an amazing site. Wonderful job with the data. I have been showing my children all the boats my paw paw built. I never thought I'd find so much information about my grandfather's work in one place. Thank you so very much. Just amazing! Kristopher Ditta grandson of Philip J. Ditta
Comments: My late uncle captained a towboat transporting barges of coal on the Monongahela, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers while working for crain brothers. My sister and I watched many towboats pass thru the locks at Rices Landing PA and have many fond memories. I have two folk art models made by my uncle years ago. Each model was made from his knowledge and memory taking between 1-2 years to complete. Each one is truly one of a kind representation. I would love to send you pictures for your enjoyment and comment. Please let me know an email address accordingly. I look forward to your response.
Submitted by Name: Richard Stewart From: Nashville, TN E-mail: rch2rt@juno.com
Comments: MV H B Stewart is named for my late father, Harry B. Stewart, who was VP of Op's for Ingram Materials, and had worked at the previous Cumberland River Sand & Gravel Co since the early '50's.
As young boys, my two brothers and I were privileged to visit this and other tow boats, including the old stern wheelers. This was always a very special treat when there were crew swaps &/or inspections on the Cumberland & Ohio Rivers. We were allowed to sit with the captain in the wheelhouse and learn about leadership, and what each crew member had to do to safely operate the boat & tow. This was helpful as an adult, as a pilot in the USAF & airlines. Thanks for a great site!
Comments: I am a SIRE inspector that uses this site for information on inland towboats. It is a great site for that and I appreciate the work that is done.
Comments: My Father was the captian of the Robert Crown for many years. I can remember being on this boat with him. I also remember riding on the Cresent City also.
Comments: Started on the river 1970 at Hougland Barge Line Paducah Ky. Later worked for Herbert Materials Nashville Tn. Then Crounse Corporation Paducah Ky. I retired in 2019.
Added: February 17, 2021
Submitted by Name: Bill Walsh From: Vacaville , California E-mail: bwalsh9374@gmail.com
Comments: I worked as a deckhand on the M/V Valley Transporter And the M/V Redbird summer of 1976 and 77. Stayed in St. Louis with my dads buddy Jim Pritchard, who was a business agent for the NMU. I remember a beautiful cook named Cindy Lou, who made the best cornbread ever! What a great education for a high school kid from Cali.....
Added: January 31, 2021
Submitted by Name: Karen M Baldwin From: Albert Lea, Minnesota E-mail: Kmbaldwin9768@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi, When I was about 8 years old, we were on our trip with my parents. Up to Duluth, MN. We happened to be there at the same time as the Charles Lehman tug boat came by. My dad's name was the same name as the tug boat. And he got to talk to the captain of the tug boat at the time. And found out that they run mainly on the Ohio River. But had a special run on Mississippi at that time. My dad was proud to get to see that tug boat. We have pictures of it at home. My name is Karen M. Baldwin (Lehman) I was surprised to see the name changed.
Added: January 16, 2021
Submitted by Name: Steven Riles From: Memphis E-mail: slriles1@aol.com
Comments: I worked for Fer River Towing on the MV Mr Paul and MV Mr Joey from 1980,81 and 82. Finding this site has really brought back some good memories. Thank you for Sharing!
Name: Kristopher guy ditta
From: Loranger la
E-mail: Dittakristopher@gmail.com
This is an amazing site. Wonderful job with the data. I have been showing my children all the boats my paw paw built. I never thought I'd find so much information about my grandfather's work in one place. Thank you so very much. Just amazing! Kristopher Ditta grandson of Philip J. Ditta