Another landmark day for the new shipping season in the port. The first ocean going ship, or saltie, is in port now taking a load of grain from the Richardson elevator in Current River. The captain of the Federal Elbe will be presented with a top hat at a ceremony taking place this afternoon. After that he will be taking the ship and its cargo to Casablanca, Morocco.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
First Saltie In Port
Another landmark day for the new shipping season in the port. The first ocean going ship, or saltie, is in port now taking a load of grain from the Richardson elevator in Current River. The captain of the Federal Elbe will be presented with a top hat at a ceremony taking place this afternoon. After that he will be taking the ship and its cargo to Casablanca, Morocco.
