The Spirit of Brownville at sunset last weekend, pulled out of the river and waiting for its annual Coast Guard inspection. Then the question will be whether a pilot can be secured in time for this year’s summer excursions.
At the wheel, Captain James Smith, pilot of the Spirit of Brownville for many years. His unexpected death in January of this year left the future of the boat hazy
The Spirit of Brownville is a popular excursion boat based in Brownville that has run up and down the Missouri River for many years. Each year, it is pulled out of the River for inspection by the Coast Guard, which controls navigation on the River. The Spirit now sits on the west bank of River waiting. Will it pass inspection again? It has been well and lovingly maintained but all things age....
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