neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA

"Log Herder"? I don't know what they're really called, but they are kinda cute little critters>

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

From here they look invisible.

Walt

neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA

Try again, Walt. You caught it while I was still adding them.

JBruce Loc: Northern MN

Interesting little critters when you go on board. The boat consists mostly of a hull, a large diesel engine and just the necessary running, steering gear;and a sturdy, coarse sawtooth bow plate. They have a cage around their very large propeller so they can work inside the boom logs (millpond) while surrounded by the logs they are pushing toward the hoist chain that lifts the logs into the mill or whatever the destination is. Needless to say, they are not designed to be used in rough water, for if swamped, they will sink like a stone. Some call the operator a 'cowboy' as he 'herds' the logs. One boat takes the place of many lumberjacks who formerly did the same job in the olden days.

neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA

Your explanation of this craft is greatly appreciated, JBruce.