Tugboat Information (2024)

1. Tugboat Information

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  • A collective information exchange for the history of tugboats and their owners

2. 6 More Tugboat Facts - Dann Ocean Towing

  • While some tugboats are small, at just 50 feet in length, the largest ones can reach as much as 250 feet. In terms of power, they typically scale from ...

  • Are you looking to learn more about tugboats and tugboat services? Here are a few tugboat facts you may find interesting.

3. What Is a Tugboat? - Offshore Injury Attorneys

  • Vessels known as tugboats (alternatively known as "tugs") are vital to offshore operations. These smaller boats are used to either push or tow larger vessels ...

  • In situations where a large vessel cannot or should not move, a tug or tugboat will be used. These are small, but powerful boats that can either push or tow anything from a barge to a platform to a disabled ship.

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5. Tugboat | Harbor Towing, Maritime Work, Ship Assistance - Britannica

  • Jun 6, 2024 · tugboat, small, powerful watercraft designed to perform a variety of functions, especially to tow or push barges and large ships.

  • Tugboat, small, powerful watercraft designed to perform a variety of functions, especially to tow or push barges and large ships. In 1736 Jonathan Hulls of Gloucestershire, Eng., patented a boat to be powered by a Newcomen steam engine to move large vessels in and out of harbours. The first tugboat

6. Tugboat Information | Red Hook WaterStories

  • Tugboat Information.com has a searchable website that provides descriptions of tugboats both active and retired.

7. Ontario Tugboat information - Model Boat Mayhem

  • May 18, 2020 · An ABS(?) plastic hull, 650 x 175mm. This will be an ideal kit for your first scale model if you can get hold of one (1988). ... as much of the ...

  • Ontario Tugboat information

8. Seeking history of US Army Tugboat LT 529

  • Apr 14, 2022 · I am looking for information on the US Army Tug Boat LT 529. The LT 529 was stationed in Okinawa from 1967-1969, but took frequent trips to ...

  • I am looking for information on the US Army Tug Boat LT 529.  The LT 529 was stationed in Okinawa from 1967-1969, but took frequent trips to Vietnam.  I am looking

9. What's New in the Tug and Barge World? - Page 10 - gCaptain Forum

  • Sep 21, 2014 · tugboatinformation.com · Tugboat Information. A collective information exchange for the history of tugboats and their owners. Built in 2011 ...

  • Yes a sad ending for a great tug, but everything has to end, eventually. I inspected the John Ross a couple of times for “Tow Approval” when she was used for long distance towage of rigs etc. In 1985 I did a memorable tow with the sistership “Wolraad Woltemade” (AKA “not the John Ross but the other one with the difficult name”) Seen here together in better days: Now both gone. The tow was of the Argentine J/U Rig “Rio Colorado I” from Bahia San Sebastian, Tierra del Fuego to Puerto Madryn...

10. tugboatinformation.com | tugster: a waterblog

  • Jan 20, 2022 · Canal Tug Project A · can be found at the ever-valuable Tugboatinformation.com One unique feature–at least to my 21st century eyes–is her ...

  • I’ve been entrusted with copies of photos from the Canal Society of New York taken by Albert Gayer.  Gayer collected photographic glass negatives and old postcards showing canal-related scenes as you can spend the whole day looking at here.  My favorites include this 1902 bicyclist in Rexford and this 1897 (?) hard hat diver about to descend into Buffalo harbor on a ladder, much as would be done in such a project today.

11. Veronica M Tugboat - Herb Segars Photography

  • For photos and more info, click here. The Veronica M Story. When my wonderful wife ... Veronica M Tugboat Information. Sunk: November 10, 2004; Depth: 76 feet ...

  • The tugboat, Veronica M, sunk on the Axel Carlson Reef off Bayhead, New Jersey, in the Atlantic Ocean. The tug was dedicated to Veronica Segars.

12. Seeking Information About U.S.S. Samoset Tugboat and Great ...

  • Apr 26, 2023 · While the National Archives does not conduct in-depth research, as Ms. Arai stated, the Archives 1 Textual Reference Branch has confirmed that ...

  • My Great-Grandfather John Faulkner worked for the U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet beginning in 1918. In 1920, he was aboard the tugboat U.S.S. Samoset at Philadelphia

13. tugboat | FactMonster

  • tugboat, small, strongly built vessel, used to guide large oceangoing ships into and out of port and to tow barges, dredging and salvage equipment, ...

  • tugboat, small, strongly built vessel, used to guide large oceangoing ships into and out of port and to tow barges, dredging and salvage equipment, and disabled vessels. Tugboats range in overall length from 70 to 210 ft (21–64 m), and their engines

14. Why a 107-foot long, WWII-era tugboat has been abandoned in Gastineau ...

  • Mar 30, 2019 · For information about purchasing ads, please click here. Blueprint Alaska. The State does not have the budget to deal with the Lumberman. It's ...

  • If you have been to Juneau in the last year, odds are you have seen the abandoned, 107 foot long World War II era tug boat, named the Lumberman, in Gastineau Channel. Everyone in Juneau seems to know something about it, but not many know the whole story. After several phone calls and some research, we were able to get to the bottom of it.… Read More

15. Hudson River Tugboat Race 1952 continued | tugster: a waterblog

  • Dec 1, 2015 · Here, from tugboat information.com, is a summary of Shamokin's working life, which goes on 63 years later. All that's missing is a photo of ...

  • I love it when followup appears, especially when I don’t expect it.  Like this . . . over three years ago, I did this post about the 1952 race.  Much later .  . a little over a month ago, thi…

Tugboat Information (2024)

FAQs

Why do small boats spray water around cruise ships? ›

It's a water salute. It's typical for arriving or departing a port for the first or last time and is most often used for the arrival of a brand new ship.

How many tons can a tugboat pull? ›

To put this in real terms, a boat with 5000 horsepower (which is close to the max of Dann Ocean Towing's largest tugboats) will provide approximately 50-70 tons of static bollard pull.

What should you never do when you encounter a tugboat and its toe? ›

Never pass between a tug and its tow. To avoid this and to keep from getting caught on the towline (or worse), you must be alert for the special shapes and lights displayed by vessels towing barges, other vessels or objects. The towing vessel is usually more visible than its tow.

What is the oldest tugboat in America? ›

Arthur Foss, built in 1889 as Wallowa at Portland, Oregon, is likely the oldest wooden tugboat afloat in the world.

Can a tugboat cross the ocean? ›

Most tugboats can also venture into the ocean, but some do not have that propulsion power, like river tugs. River tugs are towboats designed to help out in rivers and canals. Their varied hull types make it dangerous for them to venture into the open ocean.

How thick is the hull of a tug boat? ›

The thickness of any ship's hull is determined by the expected conditions it will encounter, the cargo it caries and the cost of a thicker plate. In general, expect around 1–1.5cm or so on average for the normal hull plate, getting somewhat thicker near the bow, stern and bottom plates for strength.

What is the top speed of a tug boat? ›

Although it varies, when tugboats get up to speed, they can typically travel as fast as 15 knots. For a quick comparison, consider the fact that cruise ships typically move at 21-24 knots while high-speed cruise ships can travel at a rather brisk 30 knots or more.

Can a tugboat capsize? ›

Capsizing is a risk on any type of boat, but it is the leading cause of injuries and deaths on tugboats. Their small size, especially in the open ocean, can lead to tragic capsizing incidents.

What does tripping a tug mean? ›

Girting may also be referred to as girthing, tripping or girding. A towline under tension will exert a heeling moment on the tug if the line is secured around amidships and is leading off towards the beam.

What do the lights on a tug boat mean? ›

The three white lights on the mast of the tug indicate she is a tugboat with a tow astern and that the length of the tow is over 600'.

Is it hard to become a tug boat captain? ›

Becoming a tugboat Captain is a multi-step process that takes several years. This is a job that comes with great responsibility and high standards, and gaining experience at all levels on deck takes time and effort.

What is the strongest bollard pull in the world? ›

The worlds strongest tug since its delivery in 2020 is Island Victory (Vard Brevik 831) of Island Offshore, with a bollard pull of 477 tonnes-force (526 short tons-force; 4,680 kN).

How powerful are tugboat engines? ›

Tugboat diesel engines typically produce 500 to 2,500 kW (~ 680 to 3,400 hp), but larger boats (used in deep waters) can have power ratings up to 20,000 kW (~ 27,200 hp).

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