Tugboats Of The Great Lakes
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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.
Great Lakes Freighter Tanker Tugboat Disasters
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Author : Wayne Louis Kadar
language : en
Publisher: Avery Color Studios
Release Date : 2006
Great Lakes Freighter Tanker Tugboat Disasters written by Wayne Louis Kadar and has been published by Avery Color Studios this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
A great new book from Wayne Kadar, the writer of Great Lakes Passenger Ship Disasters, about freighter, tug and tanker disasters
Commercial Ships On The Great Lakes
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Author : Franz A. VonRiedel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-11-13
Commercial Ships On The Great Lakes written by Franz A. VonRiedel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-13 with Transportation categories.
Describes the grand era of shipping on the Great Lakes. Over 300 black and white historic and current photographs of the ships that opened the interiors of America and Canada to the world. A comprehensive look at the great ships includes the smallest tugs, the barges, the passenger and work boats to the gigantic ore boats. Also included are ships relegated to the boneyard and others that have been resurrected as museums, fishing boats and passenger boats.
Know Your Ships 2021
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Author : Roger LeLievre
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-25
Know Your Ships 2021 written by Roger LeLievre and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-25 with categories.
Besides the essential stats (owner, year built, length, capacity and former names) for hundreds of freighters, tugs, barges, Coast Guard cutters, cruise ships, and saltwater visitors, Know Your Ships also contains essentials about the cargoes the big boats carry,where they load and unload, the locks, canals and waterways they transit, what the boat whistles mean, stack markings and nation flags, plus ways to follow the freighters as they make their way from port to port. In addition, there's a section on Great Lakes marine museums as well as a new Spotlight section that includes stories about ships, sailors and maritime adventures.
Know Your Ships
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Know Your Ships written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Great Lakes (North America) categories.
"Know Your Ships offers everything ship fans need to know about the freighters, tankers, tugs, barges, salties, passenger ships, international visitors and other vessels in regular Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, including owner and port of registry, year and shipyard where built, length, beam, depth, cargo capacity and former names, type of engine and horsepower."--Publisher website.
Tugboats
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Author : Jim Shaw
language : en
Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)
Release Date : 2000-11
Tugboats written by Jim Shaw and has been published by MetroBooks (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11 with Towboats categories.
Powerful workhorses whose size belies their might, tugboats are the unsung heroes of our harbors, seas, and inland waterways. From helping large, awkward ships make their way in and out of busy ports to towing huge aircraft carriers great distances on the open ocean, these helpful little boats perform a wide variety of crucial roles. Packed with amazing photographs and informative text, Tugboats explores the fascinating world of these powerhouses, including: -- The intriguing evolution of the tug, from early steam-powered vessels with paddlewheels to the latest developments in tugboat technology -- The ins and outs of modern-day North American tugboat operations along the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, on the Great Lakes, and on major rivers
Tugboats In Action
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Author : Timothy R. Burke
language : en
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Release Date : 1997-03
Tugboats In Action written by Timothy R. Burke and has been published by Albert Whitman & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A tugboat captain explains some of the jobs done by his boat and others on the river.
Sweetwater Sailors
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Author : Bob Ojala
language : en
Publisher: The Unapologetic Voice House
Release Date : 2021-02-16
Sweetwater Sailors written by Bob Ojala and has been published by The Unapologetic Voice House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-16 with Transportation categories.
Take a trip on the Great Lakes with Sweetwater Sailors. This entertaining, historical and factual book brings you up close and personal with Great Lakes Merchant Mariners, both men and women, including the only American woman Captain of a large Great Lakes ore carrier. You'll have a first person perspective on the jobs they perform and what makes them continue working in a potentially dangerous profession, which keeps them away from home most of the year. Great Lakes merchant sailors provided photographs of their own experiences and collaborated with the author, Bob Ojala by sharing many interesting and funny stories of their years on the Great Lakes. If you're interested in the history of the Great Lakes, ships of all kinds, and women in atypical careers, will enjoy this book. The author spent four years in the U.S. Coast Guard, 17 years as a ship Surveyor with the American Bureau of Shipping, nearly 9 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has managed in his own business as a marine consultant for 30 years. Bob is still active in the marine industry. His father was a Merchant Mariner for 32 years, giving Bob the interest in the Maritime Industry, his hundreds of contacts with sailors, and his respect for their profession.
Know Your Ships 2013
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Author : Roger LeLievre
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-04-01
Know Your Ships 2013 written by Roger LeLievre and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with Ship registers categories.
Provides information on the freighters, tankers, tugboats, salties, and passenger ships sailing on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.
Sweetwater Sailors
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Author : Bob Ojala
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-19
Sweetwater Sailors written by Bob Ojala and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-19 with categories.
Color version of SWEETWATER SAILORS, describes the difference between the Great Lakes Maritime industry and Deep-Sea, Blue Water sailing. Short runs are made on the Lakes compared to most Deep sea voyages, but the weather on the Great Lakes can be just as treacherous. The "old timers" were usually gone for 10-11 months a year, but recent union contracts have shortened their stays on board. Women have become an important addition to the maritime industry ever since Vietnam, and that is also true on the Great Lakes. The first and only woman Captain of a United States fleet ore carrier is a major contributor in SWEETWATER SAILORS, as well as women Chief Engineers, and a woman Captain of a Research Vessel.The story expands to include other Great Lakes sailors, such as the Railroad carferries, tugboat operators, and marine construction crews. Life was tough on the families, and although the sailors wanted to be home more often, the "ships were in their blood" and they continued sailing. SWEETWATER SAILORS is written in practical language and tells the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of the Great Lakes Merchant Marine. Lots of stories, collected from Great Lakes sailors, and also many interesting photos of the ships and crew members.