Ohio River - Shipwreck Log

Collision on Ohio

December 30, 2014 Paul Hancock

On December 24, the 28 meter long towboat Christina Belcher collided with a sand barge on the Ohio River at mile marker 952 near Joppa, Illinois. The Christina Belcher was pushing two oil barges loaded with 921,000 gallons of crude oil which struck the loaded sand barge. The sand barge filled with water and sank. One of the oil barges sustained damage, but no reports of pollution released. The Coast Guard dispatched personnel to the scene and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Aground off Evansville

July 31, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 121 foot long towboat Martha Denton went aground on the Ohio River at Evansville, Indiana. Martha Denton was attempting to make the turn in the river when windy conditions cause the towboat and its barges to run onto the riverbank. An hour later, the Martha Denton and barges were able to be refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Martha Denton continue to proceed downbound on the Ohio with its 15 barges.

Ohio River Ice

February 1, 2014 Paul Hancock

On January 28, the 90 foot long towboat Winnie C became stuck in the ice on the Ohio River near New Matamoras, Ohio. The Winnie C was pushing 15 coal barges when it became stranded mid-river in the ice after being stuck in the ice off Moundsville earlier the same day. Another towboat the 100 foot long Amber Brittany became stranded in the ice off Evansville, Indiana. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution. The Coast Guard reported that the ice continues to grow thicker as cold weather continues in the region. It is not uncommon for vessels to remain stranded until the ice thaws.

Proffitt: Ice returns to the Ohio River in Louisville (whas11.com)
Barge stuck on the Ohio River in Evansville since Wednesday morning (courierpress.com)
When the Ohio River froze over (blogs.courier-journal.com)

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