[Ted Davisson]

Greetings From Madisonville !
Bill , thanks so much for that information ! I was hoping some one would chime in and connect all the dots and complete the story !
You are exactly right and I do remember now Finley telling me pretty much the same story !
I have seen this boat here at this location for years and it was just great to see it in the movie and of course recognize its location and unfortunate sad state of affairs !
Thanks , Bill , I do appreciate all your information and insight on this boat and its history !
Smooth Sailing !
Ted Davisson
WA-4141

Originally Posted by Bill Judd

Ted: The boat in your pictures is the M/V FREEDOM. Capt. Fraser is close but not just all correct. The Freedom started out in the Pittsburgh pools, With a pool style pilothous. Built by Dravo in 1947, twin props with Kort nozzles. George Crounse, Jr. split with his father's company about 1980 and he rebuilt the boat, raised the pilothouse and placed new engines. George Crounse Jr.'s company was called St. James Transportation Co. and was based in Covington, LA. There were at least three boats in that Corporation, all old upper Ohio boats that were bought and refitted. The whole deal just fell apart and the boats just passed off to different owners. One of the other boats was the old Ductillite/ Juanita White which St. James called the CRESCENT.