Friday, May 18, 2012

M/V Bruce Darst Heading South

This past Wednesday while I was out and about, I drove by the Louisiana overlook and as soon as I pulled up, I saw a towboat coming.  There is a big tree blocking the view of the MS River that I wished they would cut down.  It sure would help the visibility of the river plus the view.

Scenic view of the M/V Bruce Darst as it passes by the Vicksburg Riverfront Park below.

M/V Towboat Bruce Darst making it's way past Vicksburg.

 A small boat coming up behind M/V Bruce Darst.

M/V Bruce Darst going under Hwy 80 and I-20 bridges.


Small boat may be taking food supplies to the M/V Bruce Darst as it makes it way down south with it's loaded barges. 
Two birds flew by to visit me! 

Today is the first anniversary of the flooding at Vicksburg when the river stages made history at 57.1 feet, compared with the previous record in 1927 of 56.2 feet.   (click on this and watch a video)
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2 comments:

  1. Bruce2:10 PM

    Enjoyed seeing the pictures of the M/V Bruce Darst. My name is Bruce Darst and the boat was named for me in 2005, a big honor for an old rowboat guy.
    Thanks
    Bruce Darst

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  2. Marian Ann Love8:00 PM

    Bruce - Thanks for dropping by. It is a big honor to have a towboat named after you...my congrats and so glad you got to see it going down the Mississippi River. I'm so happy to share it with you! :)

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