Despite the low water huge barges continue to ply the Mississippi. The most likely cargo is grain or coal. I have no idea how anyone can steer these giants in the river's currents.
Comments on my colleague's blogs may be light over the next few days. Way too many things to do. Then, around Saturday, my world goes completely slack (in the best possible way).
Comments on my colleague's blogs may be light over the next few days. Way too many things to do. Then, around Saturday, my world goes completely slack (in the best possible way).
le bateau est impressionnant, surtout quand on voit le rapport avec les deux hommes sur la premiere photo
ReplyDeleteNice boats but I think I prefer the old mississippi steamers with their double pipes and big wheels.
ReplyDeleteIn high school I did a lot of sailing on the Mississippi just above Alton Lock & Dam. We stayed far away from the barges.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Bob.
ReplyDeleteLooking at these, I'm inclined to wonder what Twain would have made of the river today.
ReplyDeleteI took a ride on one of these boats and was lucky enough to get to go up to where the captain is. They have radar-like equipment that shows him the proper river channel to keep the boat in.
ReplyDeleteHe said the Mississippi isn't too bad because they keep it dredged. This Missouri River, on the other hand . . .
That's a bit of a long one...
ReplyDeleteI did a bit of a double take here Bob, that really is a long barge!
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