1959 Press Photo Jefferson Chemical Co. Inc., Texas Maiden Voyage - hcx07156

Jefferson Chemical Co. Texas 1959. Integrated tow on maiden voyage, Jefferson Chemical Co., Inc., has placed this integrated tow in inland waterway service. Now on its maiden voyage to Midwest terminals, it is one of the largest integrated tows exclusively in chemical service. The total length of the three section tow is in excess of 700 feet. The lead and trail barges are approximately 200 feet long, 50 feet wide, 11 feet deep. They are square at one end. Each has a capacity of 1990 tons. The center barge is square at both ends and measure 116 by 50 by 11 feet. It has a capacity of 1200 tons. The barges are butted together to form the equivalent of an unbroken integrated hull, resulting in greater speed and efficiency. Because of the minimum transportation cost afforded by this type of tow, more are under consideration. Fuller, Mierle, Inc. Public Relations 247 Park Avenue, New York 17, New York, Yukon 6-7230

Photo is dated 1959.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.