M/V Charleston is an older towboat still working the waters today. The vessel was originally built in 1947 by Hillman Barge of Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Previously named Onward, Flagship, Mike J. and now the Charleston. The Charleston was repowered in 1997 with two Caterpillar 3512 diesel engines and equipped with Caterpillar reduction gears at a ratio of 4.22:1.

The remnants of a lonely vessel along the riverbanks of the Ohio River.

Garry Lacey

M/V Patriot heading through russell kentucky with a great sunrise.

Marathon Petroleums’ Nashville heading through Greenup county.

Eva Kelly with Crounse Corporation pushing through greenup county. Lots of coal was moving this night!

Alan P. Hall In Russell Kentucky

St. Paul on a smooth and calm Ohio River.

Joseph M. Hamilton - If scars could talk this Towboat would have plenty to say. Its a dirty job and someone has to do it though.

Mackenzie Rose near Port of Ashland over the weekend. Cleanest ship I have ever seen.

Marathon Petroleum’s West Virginia passing by its home port ‘Port of Ashland’.

The M/V Kaylin Nicole is an impressive vessel with a length of 84 feet. Built in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2016, this ship is powered by a robust Caterpillar 3512 twin disc main engine, boasting a formidable 2,680 horsepower. Its home port is in Houston, Texas, making it well-positioned for various maritime operations. This powerful and modern vessel is a testament to quality craftsmanship and engineering excellence.

Captain Kirby Dupuis with Florida Marine.

The LST-325 is the last operational LST of its class. It played a crucial role during World War II, participating in many significant events.

My best shots of barges and riverboats on the Ohio River.