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Van H. Powell Length 126 feet - Breadth 34.5 feet - Twin screw towboat Built 1947 by Industrial Marine Service, Memphis, TN. (Additional Information Below Picture)
Last Updated at 8:55 on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Copyright Photo by Michael Herschler - Thanks, Michael!
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Built on an LSM hull with upper works from an LST, shortened, towing knees added. GM 12-567A diesels, 1800 hp. Machinery undetermined. Originally Invader, operated by builder. Sold to Western Rivers Co. Sold to Fleet Towing Co., Poplar Bluff, MO 1968, renamed Van H. Powell 11/1973. Sank at St. Louis, MO 2/27/1978.
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