Tugboat Collection (page 3)

On the Thames, c1876-1903, (1903). Artist: Alfred William Rich
On the Thames. After a water colour by Alfred William Rich (1856-1921). From The Studio Volume 28 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1903.]

Ascania, Cunard White Star, 1920s. Ascania was launched on 20 December 1923 at the Armstrong Whitworth Shipbuilders Ltd yard in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but due to unforeseen cost overruns

Quadruple-Screw R. M.s Majestic of the White Star Line, c1920s
Quadruple-Screw R.M.S Majestic of the White Star Line, c1920s. RMS Majestic worked on the North Atlantic run. Majestic was originally launched in 1914 as the Hamburg America Line liner SS Bismarck

Steam-packet and tug-boat on the Mississippi, USA, c1875

The landing stage at Liverpool docks, Merseyside, early 20th century

Tower Bridge open and closed, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Tower Bridge open and closed, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Person plunges 55 Metres from Portside, Rouen, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 25th August 1901

The German consul seeks refuge on a german war ship, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The German consul seeks refuge on a german war ship, 1899. Samoan Civil Wars were a series of wars between Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The Tyne, 1901. Artist: EW Ashworth
The Tyne, 1901. Photo published in The Process Year Book, by AW Penrose & Co, London, 1901

Ocean liner RMS Lusitania, 20th century. Launched in 1906, the Lusitania was built for the Cunard Steamship Line by John Brown & Co on the Clyde

Ocean liner RMS Mauretania, 20th century. The Mauretania was built for the Cunard Line by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend on the Tyne

Ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 20th century.The Aquitania was built by John Brown and Company on the Clyde for the Cunard Line

The Harbour at Marseilles, 1907. Artist: Paul Signac
The Harbour at Marseilles, 1907. The pointillist technique used in this painting consists of small dotted applications of paint, and is sometimes also described as divisionism

British emigrant ship being towed out of harbour before setting sail for Sydney, Australia. Certain skilled men and their families were given assisted passages

Some types of model ships. Date: circa 1920s

Steam Tug on the Manchester ship canal; England

Sailing ship leaving the River Tyne towed by a tug and guided by pilot boat, 1950; Tyne and Wear, England

Tug on river with sailing ships

Seascape Sailing Ship Tugboat Gustave Le Gray
Seascape with Sailing Ship and Tugboat; Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820 - 1884); Sete, France; 1857; Albumen silver print

WWI: TROOPSHIP, 1919. The troopship SS Stockholm arriving in New York Harbor with one thousand members of the 369th Infantry Regiment. Photograph, February 1919

STEAM TUG BOAT, 1840s. The paddle wheel steam tugboat Archimedes used in the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in the 1840s. Watercolor by W.E.S. Trowbridge, 1902

Launch Of Ship
October 1910: Tugboats pull the White Star liner Olympic out of the docks following her launch at Belfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Lower Pool - River Thames, London
A beautiful view of the Lower Pool - River Thames, London (see: 10932800 for the companion image). Date: circa 1910s

GREECE-CRETE-Rethymno Province-Plakias: Town and Harbor
GREECE, CRETE, Rethymno Province, Plakias: Town and Harbor

A tugboat pulling a freight ship

Louisiana, New Orleans, Twin Cantilever Bridges, The Crescent City Connection, Twin Cantilever Bridges, Mississippi River, Tugboat

Nice, France - A view of the port. Date: circa 1910s

Toledo, Ohio, USA - Ore Boat on Maumee Bay. Lake freighters, or Lakers, are bulk carrier vessels that ply the Great Lakes. Date: 1925

A Tugboat with barge carrying cannon in America Date: circa 1900

A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town, South Africa being loaded with the glorious fruits of the country and other cargo prior to her homeward journey to England (the Mother Country !)

Ivory Coast - Grand Lahou Lagoon
Southern Ivory Coast - Petrol tugboat on the Grand Lahou Lagoon Date: 1911

East River Above Brooklyn Bridge, New York
East River Above Brooklyn Bridge. The East River taken north of the Brooklyn Bridge, looking southwest. In the foreground is the tugboat W. Goodwin of New York Date: 1898

US, WA, Seattle, Puget Sound, King County. Tugboat sets up to assist container ship in Elliott Bay with Seattle waterfront and Space Needle as backdrop

USA, Washington, San Juan Islands. Tugboat at sunset
USA, Washington State, San Juan Islands. Tugboat at sunset. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

New Orleans, Louisiana. Fog over the Mississippi River at the Crescent City Connection (CCC), Greater New Orleans Bridge

PENNELL: NEW YORK CITY, c1924. New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn. Watercolor and charcoal by Joseph Pennell, c1924

Illustration of ship being pulled by two tugboats

Ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
November 23, 2011 - The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) returns to homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia

Ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska
Bangor, Washington, July 30, 2011 - The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp
January 30, 2012 - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp gets underway in support of exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012, the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years

Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford transits the James River
Newport News, Virginia, November 17, 2013a Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the James River during the shipas launch

Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio
January 30, 2012 - The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio gets underway in support of exercise Bold Alligator 2012

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Francisco
San Diego, June 17, 2011 - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) returns to Naval Base Point Loma from a daylong distinguished visitor embarkation

The Chinese Fuchi-class oiler Qiandaohu
Mayport, Florida, November 3, 2015 - The Chinese Fuchi-class oiler Qiandaohu (AOR 886) arrives into Naval Station Mayport as part of a routine goodwill port visit

The hospital ship USNS Comfort departs for deployment
Baltimore, Maryland, March 17, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departs for a five-month Continuing Promise 2011 deployment

A tugboat guides attack submarine USS Bremerton to shore
Mina Salman, Bahrain, June 21, 2011 - Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) is guided by a tug boat as it prepares to come alongside Military Sealift Command submarine

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Norfolk, Virginia, December 19, 2012 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) makes its approach pierside at Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment

USS Theodore Roosevelt pulls out of Newport News Shipyard
Newport News, Virginia, August 25, 2013 - The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) pulls out of Newport News Shipyard

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"Unsung Heroes of the Sea: Tugboats Navigating Iconic Ships and Scenic Harbors" The mighty tugboat gracefully guides the majestic SS Asturias, an ocean liner that conquers the waves with elegance. HMS Queen Elizabeth embarks on a new adventure as it leaves Portsmouth for helicopter trials, accompanied by a trusty tugboat by its side. The Cunard Liner RMS Scythia glides through the waters effortlessly, aided by a diligent tugboat ensuring smooth sailing for all aboard. Witnessing history unfold, the bustling port of London sees the iconic Cunard Line - Ivernia off New Brighton in 1910, guided by a steadfast tugboat. As dawn breaks over Boston Harbor's enchanting city skyline, a small but powerful tugboat diligently assists ships in their journeys across vast oceans. Amidst the busy docks of London's thriving port lies a scene filled with life as a small yet resilient tugboat pulls numerous Thames River Barges to their destinations. The legendary SS United States proudly represents the United States Line as it crosses transatlantic routes under watchful guidance from devoted tugboats. In Cleveland, Ohio, USA, an ore boat unloads at steel mills while relying on dependable tugboats to navigate treacherous waters and ensure safe delivery of goods. Underneath Hell Gate Bridge in Queens during construction stands an unwavering companion – a sturdy tugboat supporting progress amidst challenging times. Through adversity and triumph alike, Charles John De Lacy captures the spirit of resilience in his artwork "Wounded but Victorious, " depicting courageous tugs battling against nature's forces. Memphis' Mississippi River witnesses countless stories unfold as hardworking tugs maneuver vessels along its banks—connecting communities along this vital waterway.