Tug Boat Collection (#4)

Manchester Ship Canal, c. 1910 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF323019 Manchester Ship Canal, c.1910 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Boatmen on the Rhone near Bourg Saint Andreal, early 20th century (b / w photo)
XIR253157 Boatmen on the Rhone near Bourg Saint Andreal, early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: toueur)

NA, USA, Washington, Whidbey Island, Tug towing log boom through Deception Pass

A tugboat and river barge on the Tennessee River at Shiloh, Tennessee

Tug boats at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

Hauling Timber, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada, September 2006
Hauling Timber, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada

USA, Georgia, Savannah, Talmadge Memorial Bridge and tug boats on the Savannah River

USA; Georgia; Savannah. Savannah Harbor and Talmadge Memorial Bridge at dawn

Tugboat races; historic steamboat Virginia V; fireboat Chief Sealth with monitor display

Tugboat races; Seattle Maritime Festival

WA, Seattle, Lake Union, Foss tugboat

River barge on the Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Arkansas

USA, Washington, Seattle. T / V Maritime Instructor leads tugboat parade along the
USA, Washington, Seattle. T/V Maritime Instructor leads tugboat parade along the waterfront for Maritime Festival

Ireland, County Cork, Cobh, tugboat

Ports of Auckland, Central Business District and Sky Tower, North Island, New Zealand - Aerial

CHICAGO RIVER, 1878. View of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1878

BOSTON: IRON FOUNDRY, 1876. An iron foundry in Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, American, 1876

Partial view of the Port, Buenos Aires, Argentina, showing the large German tanker Osiris (scuttled in 1941) being manoeuvred into the harbour by a tugboat with a large passenger liner

View of the Port at Buenos Aires, Argentina - lovely shot of a steam tugboat in the foreground Date: circa 1910

Ship taken out of the Port, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tugboat taking a ship out of the Port, Buenos Aires, Argentina Date: circa 1906

Galati, Romania - Military Marine Arsenal
The Military Marine Arsenal and the floating docks at Galti, Romania - the largest seaport on the Danube. Date: circa 1903

Germany - Hamburg - The Harbour
Germany - Hamburg - Steamships at anchor in the the Harbour, set in a very decorative border of shrimp motifs Date: 1907

Tugboat pitch controls on the boats bridge. Pitching describes the motion of a boat when it dips and raises its back and front alternately. Photographed at Southampton Container Port, UK

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MODEL RELEASED. Tugboat skipper manoeuvring a container ship loaded with cargo (upper right). The container ship, called Kyoto Express

AMERICAN CRUISE SHIP. An American cruise ship being guided by a tugboat past the Statue of Liberty, as it arrives in New York, probably at the time of the Portsmouth Peace Conference

France - Provence - Marseille - The Fort St Jean. The card carries a poem by Jean Aicard. The Fort was built in 1660 by Louis XIV at the entrance to the Old Port

Argentina - Buenos Aires - The Port
Argentina - Buenos Aires - Partial view of the Port. Photo (3/40) from a fold-out set

The Pool of London and Tower Bridge, London

Tugs in New York
Tugs and Brooklyn from Lower Manhattan, New York, America

Municipal and Woolworth Buildings, New York
Manhattan Municipal and Woolworth Buildings, New York, USA. The Woolworth Building was the worlds tallest building from 1913 to 1930. View from the North River (Hudson River)

Egyptian Port Scene
A fine photographic view of an Egyptian port with moored Battleships from the British Fleet in the background, a light train system on the dock and a group of foreign dignitaries awaiting their ship

Manoeuvering tugs, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Transporting logs on the Curua-Unn River, near Amazon, Brazil, South America

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"Unwavering Strength and Enduring Grace: The Mighty Tug Boat" In the vast expanse of the ocean, where giants like the majestic Ocean Liner Queen Mary ruled with grandeur, a humble yet powerful vessel emerged - the tug boat. As William McDowell's captivating painting from 1934 immortalizes its birth, we are reminded of its indomitable spirit. Traveling back to the bustling seaport of Galveston in Texas during the 1800s, we witness this unsung hero tirelessly guiding colossal ships like a guardian angel. Just as the Brooklyn Bridge stood tall when newly opened in 1883, so did these sturdy vessels stand firm against raging tides. The Cunard Line's Ivernia off New Brighton in c1910 reminds us that even amidst turbulent waters, these trusty companions never wavered in their duty. Littlehampton Pier witnessed their unwavering loyalty as they maneuvered through narrow channels with precision and skill. From busy Seattle harbor circa 1890 to Le Jardin du Vert-Galant's serene beauty captured on canvas in c. 1928 by an unknown artist, tug boats gracefully navigated diverse landscapes. They symbolized resilience and adaptability as Charles John De Lacy depicted them triumphantly wounded but victorious in his masterpiece from c1916 (1919). Across continents and oceans they ventured; whether it was USA's San Juan Islands or icy waters challenging their very existence, tug boats fearlessly pressed forward. Tower Bridge London became a testament to their significance as June 1929 saw them diligently assisting larger vessels through its iconic arches. Even deep within Brazil's Amazonas region on Rio Negro in Manaus, these workhorses proved indispensable alongside container barges—showcasing their versatility across different environments. Through decades past and present, tug boats have remained steadfast companions on our maritime journeys. Their unyielding strength and unwavering determination continue to inspire awe.