The Brix Maritime Story; A Century of Towboating and Barging

Weathering over 100 years of economic tides, Brix Maritime (originally, Knappton Towboat Company) became a major con¬tributor to marine transportation in the United States. Recounted by a third generation Brix, who worked from deckhand to CEO of the family business, The Brix Maritime Story is a unique tale. It shows how logging and marine transportation were joined in the early 1900s, with towboats and barges playing a central role in economic growth in Washington and Oregon. As commerce ex¬panded mid-century and locks allowed vessels to pass upriver, Brix boats reached for broader territories and opportunity, ulti¬mately providing service into Ida¬ho, California, Alaska, the Great Lakes, and the Atlantic and Pa¬cific oceans. Photographs of over 260 tugboats are shown, and over 170 barges listed, complete with specifications. For the maritime enthusiast, or anyone interested in a personal history of how one family helped to shape an indus¬try, this book is a must-have.