WW!!
The M/V John M. Donnelly / Ingram Barge Company
The M/V JOHN M. DONNELLY, built 1980
In the 1970s ...
The Ingram Barge Company was run by John M. Donnelly, a businessman who started with the company in New Orleans. Today, Ingram's flagship towboat, the "M/V John M. Donnelly", is named in his honor.
The Ingram Barge Line traces it's roots back to the 1850s ...
Read the Company History at:
http://www.ingrambarge.com/barge_timeline.asp
"We operate nearly 4,000 barges powered by the best towboat fleet in the industry. With over 100 linehaul vessels ranging up to 10,500 horsepower and approximately 40 boats under 1800 horsepower, Ingram can accommodate a wide array of shipping needs. We transport cargoes including coal, grain, aggregates, fertilizer, ores, alloys, steel products, and chemicals."
Photo Position: Mile 804.3 on the LOWER MISSISSIPPI (2/05/05)
Net Tonnage: 761 Tons (1119 GROSS)
3 Main Engines: 3 x GM 16-645-E7B | Total of 9,180 HP | 900/930 RPM
Tow Size: 40 Barge Maximum Tow
Boat Height: 53 ft (Highest Fixed Point: 53 ft)
Length/Width: 200 x 50 ft
Boat Draft: 9 ft
Built By: St. Louis Ship Co.; St. Louis, MO
WOW!
Now that's a BOAT!!
-------------------------------
6/27/07
I always wondered "Who Mr. Donnelly was?" ... guess I found out today =
He was da BOSS!
More Boat photos on Page 1 of this thread.
/s/ Phred
MSH-01.jpg)
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks