Str. General Ashburn - The Waterways Journal
Gen. Thomas Q. Ashburn was a passionate supporter of inland river transportation in the U.S., so much that the railroads came to despise him.
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Gen. Thomas Q. Ashburn was a passionate supporter of inland river transportation in the U.S., so much that the railroads came to despise him.
An inspection trip to mark the completion of the 6-foot channel on the Missouri River in 1932 was met with an enthusiastic reception.
Four large steam-powered dredges built for the U.S. Engineer Department opened up the Missouri River for navigation.