Traffic jam on the Ohio River! (1904)

[DDTJRAC]

Sternwheelers have the paddle in the rear. Sidewheelers have paddles on both sides.​

 

[jedishrfu]

Nice photo.

Did it clear up or can we still expect delays? :-)

 

[jedishrfu]

I recently saw similar pictures on a hike along the old Erie Canal near Syracuse, NY.

https://tugster.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/virtual-erie-canal-tour-a-1/

The barges lined up, waiting to cross through a narrow water bridge conduit.

 

[DDTJRAC]

I saw some humongous coal barges in a photo. But will have to find it. If you have seen a coal barge, then multiple it by 40 or 50 strapped together. Crazy what they used to do.

 

[BWV]

I saw some humongous coal barges in a photo. But will have to find it. If you have seen a coal barge, then multiple it by 40 or 50 strapped together. Crazy what they used to do.

still do, 40 barges is typical for American rivers