The Progress Ushered In A New Era For ABL - The Waterways Journal
The 2,000 hp. Progress and its sister towboat Patriot were the highest-horsepower boats in the American Barge Line fleet when built in 1939.
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An Early Diesel Boat With a Long Career - The Waterways Journal
Nashville Bridge Company, Nashville, Tenn., built the 720 hp. W.W. Fischer for Central Sand & Gravel Company of Memphis, Tenn., in 1929.
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The Warren Hougland Had A Resurrection Of Sorts - The Waterways Journal
After sinking and being covered to the pilothouse in sand, the mv. Warren Hougland was raised and eventually became a floating restaurant.
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An 'Old' Boat Still Going Strong - The Waterways Journal
The mv. Fort Jackson, which was built in 1951, is still operating today as the Starfire, owned by ARTCo and operated by Inland Marine Service.
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