Looking down from Kentucky approach to Conrail (later L&amp;I) Bridge .
<p>Towboat "Warren" (doc. # 240566) upbound in Portland Canal after passing under bridge.
Ohio River mile 605.
Louisville, Kentucky.
Oct. 1987.
File # 87j255.
</p><p>Built in 1941 by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/shipyards/small/calumet.htm">Calumet Shipyard &amp; Dry Dock Co.</a>, Chicago, Illinois, this boat was originally named "Ashland" and owned by Ashland Oil &amp; Refining Co. In 1948, the boat was lengthened by Dravo from 130 to 140 feet. In 1960, the boat was sold to Harper Towing and in 1961 renamed "Jerry Harper." Later that year, the boat was sold to Cavalier Towing and in 1962 renamed "Pamela D." In 1974, the boat was sold to Drake Towing Co. and renamed "Warren." By 1994 it was off the record.
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://greatlakes.bgsu.edu/vessel/view/000409">vessel history source</a>
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35 mm Kodachrome slide.
scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 7600i and Silverfast 8.
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edited with Picture Window 4
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/70020260@N04">William Alden</a> from Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_alden/8135715662/">87j255: stern of Warren upbound in Portland Canal</a>