Portland Canal near 16th St..
<p>Towboat "Midland Star" (doc. # 563583) upbound.
Ohio River mile 605.
Louisville, Kentucky.
23-Apr-1999.
File # 99d058.
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Originally named "Mary Rose" and owned by Marine Transport Co., St. Louis, this boat was built in 1975 by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/shipyards/small/nashvilleboats.htm">Nashville Bridge Co.</a>
In 1978, the boat was sold to Inland Oil and Transport Co., St. Louis.
In 1983, the boat was leased to Torco Oil Co., Chicago, and renamed "Torco Houston."
In 1985, the boat came off lease and was renamed "Mary Rose."
In 1990, the boat was sold to Midland Enterprises, Cincinnati, and renamed "Midland Star." At time of photo, it was operated by R&amp;W Marine, Paducah.
In 2002, the boat was sold to Ingram Barge Co., Nashville.
In 2007, the boat was sold to Argentine interests.
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6x9 cm color negative.
scanned with Epson V500 flatbed scanner and Epson Scan software.
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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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