Tugboats of the Great Lakes: A Photo Gallery
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (865 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583881921 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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As the means of transportation progressed from wooden schooners to large steel steamships, the tugboat also grew in size. This "G-Tug" design has become known all around the world and these same 80-year old tugs are still the primary workhorse in most harbors on the Lakes today. Army auctions have brought many government-class tugs such as LTs, STs, and DPCs to the Lakes in the hands of private and commercial operators. This book takes an in-depth look into the ancient practices of Great Lakes ice-breaking, ship-assistance and towing. Army Corps of Engineers tugs. The severe climate of the Great Lakes region is brutal on the equipment and the tugs are built tough, for heavy ice breaking. Additionally, U.S. The Lakes have always been home to a large fleet of U.S. In the rivers that feed the busy port of Chicago and all throughout New York State on the Erie Canal, a rare species of tug can be found-the famous "canallers" which are also featured in this volume.. At the turn of the century, the towing industry changed forever with the consolidation of fleets and the design of the
In 2001, Franz formed the Zenith Tugboat Company, which today owns and operates seven towing vessels. Franz also writes the "News from North America" feature in the bi-monthly international publication Lekko. . From 1997–2000, he restored and operated the Marine Trader, the last commercial bumboat in North America. Upon graduation from high school, Franz spent five years as conductor on
Great Lakes Tugboats--what's not to like? J Cosmo Asp A great collection of pics and the info to go with them. A tireless love of tugboats drove Von Riedel to find all of these boats and get the best shots he could, along with the story of their pasts. As the grandson of a 'laker wheelsman, I always loved tugs and couldn't wait for Winter layup or Spring ice out to watch them at work in Milwaukee's Menominee River Vy., as Grampa . tuggnutt said Good bookbut dated.. The book has lots of interesting photos by the author and other collections. The author WAS in a tugboat operation (unsuccessful, failed, bankrupt, wanted by authorities, and in hiding)for a short while in the Duluth and East coast. Many of the tugs in the book are now unfortunatly either gone to the scrapper or to the bottom. The book gets confusing because tugs change names,. Five Stars Triathlon King of Pain great.
Upon graduation from high school, Franz spent five years as conductor on an iron ore railroad in Northern Minnesota. Franz Von Riedel has spent his life persistently documenting the complex histories of the commercial vessels in the maritime industry. Franz also writes the "News from North America" feature in the bi-monthly international publication Lekko. In 2001, Franz formed the Zenith Tugboat Company, which today owns and operates seven towing vessels. He founded the Northeastern Maritime Historical Foundation in 2002, which has become one of the prime contributors to the preservation of the towing industry, in its history and the vessels themselves. About the Author Capt. . From 1997–2000, he restored and operated the Marine Trader, the last commercial bumboat in North A