River Traffic Flowing Again

I heard on the news this past Thursday that a section of the Mississippi River in north Louisiana had to be closed. Thirty-five barges being pushed by tow vessel Sally Bromfield lost its barges about 1:30 in the morning near Transylvania.  The coal barge sank inside the channel at mile marker 468 on the river.  Another barge was partially submerged and eight other barges were damaged.  The barges were carrying dry cargo. Mile markers from 464 and 468 was closed on the channel.  The Coast Guard is investigating the incident.  Yesterday, as I drove by the overlook, John Paul Eckstein of Marquette Transportation was passing by our city loaded with coal on its way to its destination, most likely New Orleans.  It's good to see the river traffic flowing again on the Mighty Mississippi.

John Paul Eckstein of Marquette Transportation

Making its way under the bridges while a train crosses the old Hwy 80 bridge.

Made it - Ameristar Casino's parking garage building on the left.

Taken from the stern (back) of the M/V John Paul Eckstein showing how much thrust 8800 hp produces.