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New Tug "MAGGIE"
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 13.3, Draft 3.6ft Gross wt: 9 tons. She was built by Coastal Tug & Towing of South Bend, Indiana in 1986. Capt Ed wil bring Maggie to our 2008 Tugfest Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene Aug 22nd 23rd. We can't wait to see what she can do.
Capt Bob |09:21 EST |Comments (0)
Tug Parry Sound
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 lauched again in 2007 and attended the Parry Sound Tugfest in that year. Capt Ted has done a great job restoring this little workhorse. You will enjoy seeing her at the open house tug tours.
Capt Bob |19:31 EST |Comments (0)
Lady Marion
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 Marine in Port Dover. Some work was done by Deiter Reichenbacher of Killbear Marine Parry Sound Ont. John Glasgow did the trim work and made her to her present state.
Capt Bob |10:05 EST |Comments (0)
Grampa's Dream
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 for more news. She's a fine looking tug and would be a welcome site at our event. At this time I only have a picture with no info on size and power. I will try and find this out and pass it on later.
Capt Bob |10:02 EST |Comments (0)
Be Sure and Check out our FESTIVAL PAGE for all the information about Tugfest Georgian Bay 2008.
Capt Bob |14:35 EST |Comments (0)
Penetanguishene Bound
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 on the Mummery as yet, I will give you what I know.
Owner: Brian Kennedy
Lenght: 50ft
Beam: 16ft
Draft: 4ft
Engine: 671 Detroit
Capt Bob |14:31 EST |Comments (0)
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