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Impossible Task:

This looks like a impossible task, but I'm sure the job got done in good time. This photo from ZenithTugboat tugboats@yahoogroups.com is a great shot of a tug at work.

Capt Bob |21:57 EST |Comments (0)

Tugfest 2006:

We are starting to see blue sparkling water as the ice melts away for another season. Time to start planning our events for this summer, The Great Tug Boat Race on the St. Mary's River Sualt St. Marie will be our first event on the July 1st weekend. On August 25 & 26th Parry Sound will host the fourth annual Tugfest. The photo is of the Joyce B Gardiner in our 2005 event, she was most impressive. Photo taken by Ted Krug.

Capt Bob |14:55 EST |Comments (0)

Anglian Lady:

The Anglian Lady with PML 2501 under tow, a Mike Nicholls picture from http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/tug/.

Capt Bob |23:31 EST |Comments (0)

Spring Or Is It:

This is the business end of the {Ice Breaker} CCGS Samual Risely. Parry Sound Harbour still has 10 to 12 inches of ice on it, and the next 14 day forcast calls for below normal temperatures for the season. We had an Elk go through the ice last night. There was a rescue attempt, but they failed to save it. A fact of life, and so it goes all over the world.

Capt Bob |21:11 EST |Comments (0)

Tug Beamsville:

The 671 Detroit Diesel engine has 3900 hours on the hour meter since its complete overhaul, and lives in a completely walk around engine room. This is coupled to an Allison gear, which is connected to a 37 X 27 Wheel. The Vessel is equipped with a head, oil stove, 3 bunks for sleeping, 16 mile radar, depth sounder, and 2 UHF radios. We will have more on the bramsville this week. A Roger Read Artical.

Capt Bob |08:34 EST |Comments (0)

40Ft Tug Beamsville:

This classic tug was built by Russel Bros - Ontario, to the Canadian Navy Standards. The keel was laid in 1943 and the hull mothballed until 1960 when the vessel was finally completed and commissioned. She served as a harbor tug in Esquimalt British Columbia until the late 1990's, and during this time, she was maintained to Navy Standards. More on the Beamsville at www.onelink.ca/beamsville. Artical & photo from Roger Read.

Capt Bob |08:25 EST |Comments (0)

Portland Muster:

Tugs Seguin & Jeffrey squaring off for bragging rights at the Portland Muster 2005. This is a Virginia Thorndike photo, looks like a fun event.

Capt Bob |00:15 EST |Comments (0)

CCGS Risley:

It was foggy and wet and not a good day for ice fishing as the Risley departed for ice breaking duties on the upper great lakes. She was at Parry Sound Base for maintenance work as well as a crew change.

Capt Bob |23:48 EST |Comments (0)

Portland Muster:

Here is a Virginia Thorndike photo from the Portland Muster in 2004.

Capt Bob |08:07 EST |Comments (0)

Wavy 11:

Fish Tug Wavy 11 waiting out the winter in Point Au Barrel. When the ice lets go of her grip she will be under tow and on her way to Port Dover Lake Erie. Dave Matthew of Matthews Marine will turn her into a thing of beauty, looking forward to seeing just what he has in mind. Maybe we will see her in the tug races some day.

Capt Bob |21:00 EST |Comments (0)

ATOMIC & GLENNEVIS:

Winter Lay Up Toronto Harbour Cherry Street. Photo By Roger Read.

Capt Bob |11:51 EST |Comments (0)

Tug Fred Scandrett:

The tug Fred Scandrett was launched as C. E. Ted Smith for the Dominion Tar & Chemical Co. Ltd of Montreal.. It was built by Port Weller Dry Docks Ltd in 1963. In 1969 the tug was acquired by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners. In 1999 ownership was changed to the Toronto Port Authoiry. Photo was taken by Gerry O in July 2004.  

Capt Bob |08:45 EST |Comments (0)

 

 

 

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