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Tugboats Illustrated
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Author : Paul Farrell
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2016-11-29
Tugboats Illustrated written by Paul Farrell and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-29 with Transportation categories.
A gorgeously detailed guide to the evolution, design, and role of tugboats, from the earliest days of steam to today’s most advanced ocean-going workboats. From river to harbor to ocean, tugboats are among the most ubiquitous but underappreciated craft afloat. Whether maneuvering ships out from between tight harbor finger piers, pushing rafts of forty barges up the Mississippi, towing enormous oil rigs, or just delivering huge piles of gravel to a river port near you, tugs exude a sense of genial strength guided by the wise experience of their crews. We can admire the precision of their coordination, the determination in their movements, the glow of signal lights at night, silently communicating their condition and intentions to vessels nearby. It is nearly impossible not to be intrigued and impressed by the way tugs work. In Tugboats Illustrated, Paul Farrell traces the evolution, design, and role of tugboats, ranging from the first steam-powered tug to today’s hyper-specialized offshore workboats. Through extensive photographs, dynamic drawings, and enlightening diagrams, he explores the development of these hard-working boats, always shaped by the demands of their waterborne environment, by an ever-present element of danger, and by advancements in technology. Whether making impossible turns in small spaces, crashing through huge swells, pushing or pulling or prodding or coaxing or escorting, we come to understand not only what tugs do, but how physics and engineering allow them to do it. From the deck layout of a nineteenth-century sidewheel tug to the mechanics of barge towing—whether by humans, mules, steam or diesel engines—to the advantages of various types and configurations of propulsion systems, to the operation of an oil rig anchor-handling tug/supply vessel, Tugboats Illustrated is a comprehensive tribute to these beloved workhorses of the sea and their intrepid crews.
Tugboats Of New York
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Author : George Matteson
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2007-10
Tugboats Of New York written by George Matteson and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10 with History categories.
Rich with first-person anecdotes of life on the New York waterways and 150 black-and-white photographs, this volume will fascinate readers interested in New York history, boating and maritime history.
The Tugboat
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Author : Arlene Blanchard
language : en
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Release Date : 1995
The Tugboat written by Arlene Blanchard and has been published by Candlewick Press (MA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Describes the daily routine of a tugboat named Mary.
Tugboats To Remember
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Author : Austin Dwyer
language : en
Publisher: Austin Macauley
Release Date : 2023-11-10
Tugboats To Remember written by Austin Dwyer and has been published by Austin Macauley this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-10 with categories.
This fine collection of extraordinary stories and stunning illustrations recount the harrowing rescues of ships and cities in distress. "The sea is at its best at London, near midnight, when you are within the arms of a capacious chair, before a glowing fire, selecting phases of the voyages you will never make." -Henry Major Tomlinson
Tugboats Of The Great Lakes
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Author : Franz Von Riedel
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2007-06-01
Tugboats Of The Great Lakes written by Franz Von Riedel and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-01 with Transportation categories.
From the early days of commercial navigation on the waterways of the Great Lakes, tugboats have been needed to guide the ships in and out of the newly constructed ports. As the means of transportation progressed from wooden schooners to large steel steamships, the tugboat also grew in size. This book takes an in-depth look into the ancient practices of Great Lakes ice-breaking, ship-assistance and towing. At the turn of the century, the towing industry changed forever with the consolidation of fleets and the design of the low-profile powerful steam ship-docking tug. 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. Many other designs, unique to the fresh waters of the Great Lakes are profiled in this book. The severe climate of the Great Lakes region is brutal on the equipment and the tugs are built tough, for heavy ice breaking. A new class of powerful Coast Guard ice-breaking tugs came out in the 1940s. Today, many of these "WYTM" class tugs survive in commercial service on the Lakes. The Lakes have always been home to a large fleet of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tugs. Additionally, U.S. 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. 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.
Scuffy The Tugboat
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Author : Kristen L. Depken
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2017-01-10
Scuffy The Tugboat written by Kristen L. Depken and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Scuffy the Tugboat—star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time—is in his first Step into Reading book! Fans of Scuffy the Tugboat will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story for early readers. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book, this sweet tale about Scuffy the Tugboat—and his adventures down the river—is the perfect addition to the Step into Reading line. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Scale Model Tugs
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Author : Tom Gorman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Scale Model Tugs written by Tom Gorman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Tugboats categories.
A practical illustrated guide to making scale model tug boats, offering information and guidance in line with the very latest developments in tug technology and design, and modern advances in model building. It covers scratch building, kits and mixing the two. The first six chapters are devoted to tugs in general, arranged by the duties for which each type of tug is designed. Subsequent chapters cover the details of scale modelling. This book is an enlargement and substantial revision of the tug material which appeared in the author's previous book Scale Model Tugs & Trawlers (Nexus Special Interests, 1999). Illustrated with original photographs and plans, it has been compiled from a wealth of practical experience and material gathered by experienced professional ship modeller Tom Gorman.
My Grandpa Is A Tugboat Captain
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Author : Ken Kreisler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
My Grandpa Is A Tugboat Captain written by Ken Kreisler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Ken Kreisler has developed a story to inspire children while learning about the hardest working boat and crew on the water: The Tugboats.This book is written from the point of view of a small boy spending time with his Grandfather aboard a working tugboat. He learns how hard the boat and crew must work to keep everything running smoothly.Ken inspires children as he tells the story of My Grandpa is a Tugboat Captain. Illustrated.
My Grandpa Is A Tugboat Captain
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Author : Ken Kreisler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-01-01
My Grandpa Is A Tugboat Captain written by Ken Kreisler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-01 with categories.
Ken Kreisler has developed a story to inspire children while learning about the hardest working boat and crew on the water: The Tugboats. This book is written from the point of view of a small boy spending time with his Grandfather aboard a working tugboat. He learns how hard the boat and crew must work to keep everything running smoothly. Ken inspires children as he tells the story of My Grandpa is a Tugboat Captain. Illustrated.
Scuffy The Tugboat
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Author : Gertrude Crampton
language : en
Publisher: Golden Books
Release Date : 2010-05-25
Scuffy The Tugboat written by Gertrude Crampton and has been published by Golden Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-25 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book.