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    The Bishop family christening the new vessel, the BISHOP

    VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    02.04.2026

    Photo by Erin Hern 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District held a christening ceremony on Feb. 4 to officially welcome a new floating plant crew boat to its fleet. The Vessel Crew Boat BISHOP is a 44-by-14-foot aluminum crew transfer vessel designed to support the Dredge Jadwin. With a 28-passenger capacity, the boat will ferry personnel and supplies along the Mississippi River, enhancing operational efficiency and mission readiness. It is named for Charles Lewis Bishop, Sr. who worked for the Vicksburg District for 27 years.

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    Date Taken: 02.04.2026
    Date Posted: 02.05.2026 12:07
    Photo ID: 9508134
    VIRIN: 260204-D-SV169-5916
    Resolution: 600x800
    Size: 120.2 KB
    Location: VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, US

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