Update from the previous post on Moran’s imminent move out of Fells Point in this link from the Sun.
The heart of Baltimore offers a look at some tug house design evolution. Cape Romain dates from 1979. Note the green (of course) building toward the right side of the foto: the Cat’s Eye Pub.
Harriet Moran dates from 1978, but I don’t know
when she was retrofitted.
Surrie Moran (2000) resembles the newer Moran tugs like Gramma Lee T. and Laura K.
Again, Surrie, Cape Roman, with two SL-7s Denebola and Antares in the background.
Joan Turecamo (built at Matton near Waterford, NY 1980) backs out while Gulf Dawn (1966, ex-Frances J) approaches. Gulf Dawn was last on this blog last March.
Notice the line hanging from the top of the house,
equipment I’ve never sen before.
Last for now, Cajun passes outbound near the sugar ship, Chios Voyager.
More soon.
All fotos by Will Van Dorp.
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March 23, 2010 at 7:23 am
John van der Doe
To get on the dock swinging is not a bad idea.
It is done on the lakes using a boatswain chair and on the European waterways a boom, where the crewmember lays on and swings outboard until over the shoreline.
Regards,
John van der Doe.
March 23, 2010 at 8:38 am
Justin
The guy on the rail is wearing flip-flops. *FLIP-FLOPS*. Sigh.
March 23, 2010 at 8:54 am
mageb
In the modern jet, a pilot’s escape is also a long rope stowed just behind his chair.
Viewing the films of the US is the saddest thing. The other remaining US built hull is now grounded near Alang, and she can’t be pulled off. Heartbreaking.
March 23, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Dave
Cool idea to “bridge the gap” but ditto on the Flip Flops – and people wonder why we are shackled with OSHA.
March 26, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Dennis @ Marine Electronics
This reminds me of what I’ve seen while travelling in Russia – getting on the dock swinging. But even there I haven’t seen anyone wear flip-flops. Maybe this summer the guy will upgrade to a pair of crocs? 🙂
March 28, 2010 at 10:22 pm
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