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Arkansas II* Mississippi River, 1945. U.S. Snagboat--note buoys hanging on side of boat.
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Arkansas II December 15, 1945
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Arkansas II Mississippi River - Snagging and Patrolling --The tree trunk, cut into three 20-foot sections, is ready to be dropped off on a point bar where the river will cover it with sand. (1967)
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Arkansas II Mississippi River - Snagging and Patrolling --The snag has been topped and pulled forward on deck. Crewmen are releasing the block and tackle in preparation for cutting the trunk into sections. (1967)
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Arkansas II Mississippi River - Snagging and Patrolling --A large waterlogged tree found in the channel has been pulled up on deck. Crewmen are topping the tree. As branches are cleared, the snag is pulled forward by means of steam capstans and sawed into sections. (1967)
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Arkansas II Mississippi River - Snagging and Patrolling --Sternwheel Steamer
Arkansas II setting out on a snagging and patrolling mission.
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Arkansas II Mississippi River - Snagging and Patrolling --Crewmen are sawing off the snag's huge root whick will sink to the river bottom in very deep water. (1967)
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* From the Way Collection
