Submitted by Name: John Cate From: Norman, OK E-mail: John_Cate@att.net
Comments: I worked as a deckhand on the Gilda McCool during the summer of 1966. Hauled anhydrous ammonia from gulf plants to mainly Ohio river locations. Never will forget propeller shaft sliding back and jaming rudder(s?)while loaded and underway. Really dangerous situation!
Added: March 29, 2013 - 07:24 AM
Submitted by Name: Kay (Huckabee) Major From: Phoenix Az. area E-mail: cmajor4@gmail.com
Comments: What a treat is was to see the pictures Eric M. Johnson shot of The Rocket. My dad built that boat for Capt. Ed & Helen Smith. Its a rush to see she's still pushing water. The stories I could tell you about that would make an old river man proud. Thanks for the memories. Best to all. K. Huckabee Major
Added: March 28, 2013 - 04:40 PM
Submitted by Name: keith huffty From: odessa, texas E-mail: hufftyk@yahoo.com
Comments: im from louisiana and had always heard that i had kin folks back in the day in the towboat bus. i myself worked for about 9 yrs on the m/v joseph merrick jones for canal barge co
Comments: We were all friends of Bob Knoke who passed away in 2012. His wife Kathy will be leaving Missouri to head to Oregon. Bob took my father when this tug was coming through the docks , He was so happy and proud to share this with his friend. My father talked about this for years. I am not sure what year this was done.
Added: March 07, 2013 - 08:42 AM
Submitted by Name: Janie Payne From: Glasgow WV, now in Indiana E-mail: wvjp@hotmail.com
Comments: I have photos of the Junita because my grandfather was one of the builders, he also built the Walter P Dolly I have a oil painting that Forrest Hull painted for him. I would like more photographs of the O.F. Shearers and Sons boats, because my grandfather had something to do with them. Would you consider emailing me some. Please.
Name: Sharon La Foy
From: Louisiana
E-mail: jslafoy07@yahoo.com
I'm sorry, did I mention that Joe is one of the captains on the Lydia Brent?