Captain James W. Troup


Tuesday, July 25, 2006



Famous Picture seen in TIME LIFE'S book "The Rivermen"

Here is a photo, compliments of the University of Oregon, of Captain J.W. Troup shooting the Cascade Rapids in his most famous journey. Thousands lined up on the banks of the river to witness Troup as he successfully navigated the vessel. This photo and historical account was featured in the TIME life books seried, "The Rivermen" Posted by Picasa