Tug Prescotont:

The PRESCOTONT is of steel specially strengthened for ice breaking for all year round service and as built to the requirements of the Canadian steamboat inspections and Lloyd's Register, being rated 100 A1 for towing purposes. Her keel was laid June 30 (1930), the vessel launched on Sept 11 and delivered ready for service after carrying out satisfactory trials on Oct. 10, which is considered a record for a vessel of this type. her principal dimensions are as follows: Length overall, 117 feet;  breadth overall 27 feet;  depth, 13 feet 6 inches, extreme, 12 feet;   speed, 11 knots. Home Port at this time is Penetang Ont, Capt Paul Gaynor has indicated that he will try to be in Parry Sound for tugfest 2006. Come down and have a look you will not be disappointed. Check out the Web Site www.prescotont.com pretty impressive. Thanks Capt Paul looking forward to meeting you.

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