We have a new tug in our group. Ed Griffith of Owen Sound has purchased the Geri Ann out of Minnesota.  At the moment she is called the Maggie, and her home port will be Owen Sound. She is powered by a Turbo Charged 4 cyl Perkins Diesel 78 bhp. Her length is 32ft, Beam [...]

Capt Ted Cartledge will be attending the 2008 “Tugfest Georgian Bay” in Penetanguishene Aug 22nd 23rd. The “Parry Sound” is an X Coast Guard buoy tender that serviced Georgian Bay for many years. Ted has been restoring her keeping to her original upper deck works and colours. After several years in dry dock she was [...]

Capt John Glasgow will bring the Lady Marion to the 2008 Tugfest Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene. She is a pretty tug with a fun crew and will step up to the plate when challenged.
Originally built by Erieau Shipbuilding, Erieau, Ont. in 1945 as a fish tug. It was converted by Dave Matthews of Matthews [...]

It’s official, Grampa’s Dream is now part of the Groves Fleet. Capt Groves has purchased her and will bring her up to scratch. This tug has been longing for a new owner for the last few of years. Maybe we will see her at the 2008 Penetanguishene Tugfest. We’ll keep our ears open [...]

The “Mummery” will be in Penetanguishene for Tugfest Georgian Bay Aug 22nd 23rd. She has been at our Parry Sound event and has put on a good show. Last fall she had some shaft cooling problems that have been corrected. It is hoped now that she will be a contender.
I don’t have all the specks [...]