First and foremost, thanks to Nelson Brace for permission to use this photo. See more of Nelson’s work here.
The tug is 1978 Jaguar. What schooner is this?
And here, at the south west end of the Canal, the tow passes Independence.
Again, thanks to Nelson for use of this photo.
My guess about the schooner is Roseway.
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May 2, 2016 at 11:09 am
newenglandwaterman
Its the Highlander Sea. If I hadn’t just worked over I’d be on that tow! They’re probably right around Cable and Anchor by now.
May 2, 2016 at 11:10 am
tugster
will they be headed through the East River?
May 2, 2016 at 11:22 am
newenglandwaterman
Yeah they should be, I don’t know the final destination though. I’m guessing they’ll be aiming for the 1900 slack water at the gate.
May 2, 2016 at 11:24 am
tugster
Thx. I may try to get pics from Roosevelt Island . . .
May 2, 2016 at 3:48 pm
Jim M.
The Highland Sea, a schooner built in 1924……..in where else but the capital of fishing schooner construction- Essex, Massachsettes!!
May 2, 2016 at 4:12 pm
eastriver
That curved deckhouse top is wrong for Roseway. Can’t figure it out.
May 2, 2016 at 4:13 pm
eastriver
Oops, should read before I post.
May 2, 2016 at 4:14 pm
eastriver
Where’s she headed?
May 2, 2016 at 4:15 pm
Anonymous
The Cape Cod Canal has East and West entrances, not North & South.
May 2, 2016 at 6:58 pm
tugster
i stand corrected, anon.
May 4, 2016 at 4:29 pm
Bb
Great photo work!!