Today I stopped by Catlettsburg KY figuring I'd see the Ohio River's oldest towboat and its newest, and I did.
The W.P. Snyder Jr. was across the river at South Point OH waiting for its new hull.
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And the Detroit was at Catlettsburg harbor on its first trip this far up the Ohio River. It's recognizable by the non-square pilothouse. This was as good a view as I could get without actually getting out on the river.
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Oh well.
UPDATE: The Daily Independent in Ashland KY has a story and photos this morning about how the Snyder will be repaired. It's worth a read.