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Mississippi River voyage aboard Simpson towboat memories
A Sea Scout ship recounts a journey from Cairo to Baton Rouge and New Orleans aboard the Simpson Oil Company towboat. The log recalls crew members, nightly rain, city visits, landmarks, and a farewell as they return home aboard the City of New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Simpson Oil Company
Cairo
J.B
Salntor
Pop
Heck
Memphis
Greenville
Natchez
Vicksburg
National Military Park
Old River
Ingh
Holland
Baton Rouge
Simpson Ou Company
Brulator
New Orleans
Ing
Union Station
America
Mr. Simpson
Missouri
H. G. Simpson
Chili” Simpson
Harry Jr