More Photos From The
Tug Boat Race Held in New York Harbor
The MAURANIA III and QUANTICO CREEK go bow-to-bow for the tug-of-war push competition as the THORNTON watches from above
First in Class B is the MEAGAN ANN opening up both of her 2, 250 hp diesel engines to blow past the other tugs in her class. She was also a winner of the line-toss competition
The massive winner of Class A, LINCOLN SEA, is the largest tug in the Harbor at 118 feet and 8,000 hp. She passes the finish line in front of the FDNY's fireboat "343" on the west side of the Hudson River. Note the size of the people on the bow
LITTLE TOOT, who's not so little, takes first place in Division C as she passes the GAGE PAUL THORNTON
The MAURANIA III and QUANTICO CREEK go bow-to-bow for the tug-of-war push competition as the THORNTON watches from above
(correction from previous article)
The McAllister's 101 foot MAURANIA III won the award for the best looking tug. She was built in 2004 and is 4,000 hp. McAllister Towing and Transportation has participated in the Tug Boat Race since 1992
THE BRONX, smallest tug in the fleet at 25 feet and 200 hp, chugs happily along toward the finish. She was awarded the best vintage tug
Salty the dog is a crew member aboard THE BRONX and enjoys all the festivities. Last year Salty won the award for best mascot
The BUCHANAN 12, a push boat with a blunt bow, comes in next with a successful throw from the starboard side directly over the top of the shore side bollard
All photos courtesy Hope Wright