Plaintiff brought this action for damages to its barges against defendant Sun Transportation Company, alleging negligence in the towing of its barges on October 30, 1980, on the Missouri River, and against the United States under the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C. § 741 et seq. alleging negligence of the United States, acting through the ...

In early October, 1980, defendant SCNO Barge Lines, Inc. (SCNO), the owner of the towboat, and plaintiff United Barge Company (United) entered into a written charter agreement whereby United agreed to charter the vessel. Under the terms of the charter, SCNO agreed to …

Plaintiff brought this action for damages to its barges against defendant Sun Transportation Company, alleging negligence in the towing of its barges on October 30, 1980, on the Missouri River, and against the United States under the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C. § 741 et seq. alleging negligence of the United States, acting through the ...

Great site, worked on the river in the late 70's early 80's for SCNO Barge Lines. Best job I ever had and loved working on the Brother Collins as a deckhand mate during this time. My brother, uncle and cousin all worked on the river on and off thru …

Plaintiff brought this action for damages to its barges against defendant Sun Transportation Company, alleging negligence in the towing of its barges on October 30, 1980, on the Missouri River, and against the United States under the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C. § 741 et seq. alleging negligence of the United States, acting through the ...

SCNO Barge Lines, Inc. (SCNO) brought this action against Sun Transportation Company (Sun) and the United States (Government) for the cost of repairing seven barges damaged by grounding while in tow on the Missouri River.

Apparently under the grant permitting SCNO to operate as a general carrier on the Mississippi, SCNO could pick up more barges more quickly to make up the longer tow. And correspondingly, there would be improvement in the transit time for Missouri shippers.

SCNO Barge Lines, Inc. (SCNO) brought this action against Sun Transportation Company (Sun) and the United States (Government) for the cost of repairing seven barges damaged by grounding while in tow on the Missouri River.

Here we have a photograph taken in the Upper Engine Room when the Crescent City was just about ready for delivery to SCNO nothing like a brand new towboat and its amazing how it all comes together...

Built in 1962, by Parker Brothers Shipyard Incorporated of Houston, Texas (hull #33) as the Yankton for SCNO Barge Lines Incorporated of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1987, the tug was acquired by Pennsylvania Barge Lines Incorporated of West Homestead, Pennsylvania.