The Motor Vessel Mississippi is docked at McGregor Park in Clarksville, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2015, during a stop along the Cumberland River. The vessel is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ largest diesel towboat and flagship to the Mississippi River Commission, which is inspecting Corps of Engineers projects along the Cumberland River as part of the commission’s annual low water inspection trip. The general duties of the MRC include the recommendation of policy and work flood control, navigation, and environmental projects on the Mississippi River, programs, the study of and reporting on the necessity for modifications to and conducting semiannual inspection trips and public hearings at various locations along the river. The work of the MRC is directed by its president and carried out by Army engineer districts from the watershed.
Date Taken: | 08.11.2015 |
Date Posted: | 08.14.2015 14:06 |
Photo ID: | 2121512 |
VIRIN: | 150811-A-BO243-021 |
Resolution: | 2100x1400 |
Size: | 2.17 MB |
Location: | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, US |
Web Views: | 19 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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