It’s late afternoon when Bruce A McAllister with Double Skin 40 passes my spot, followed
by Marjorie B McAllister, with B. No. 262 behind.
From the south with a motley set of barges . . . .
it’s Frances. Afternoon light is starting to highlight Mr. Bannerman’s place.
That IS a short wire, a necessity given that Marjorie has no upper wheelhouse.
These low hanging clouds have never left today.
All photos by Will Van Dorp, who wants to remind you of the Canal Conference in Staten Island coming up in two weeks.
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September 30, 2018 at 12:16 pm
tugpower
MARJORIE B. McALLISTER does have a retractable pilothouse. Captain’s choice to tow astern.
September 30, 2018 at 1:59 pm
tugster
Thx, tugpower. I stand corrected. In fact, previous posts show the wheelhouse projected upward, like this one: https://tugster.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/marjorie-b/ I need to slow down and doublecheck stuff…
September 30, 2018 at 7:08 pm
tugpower
I noticed now in my Golden years, that I sometimes get a Senior moment, and forget something, but I’m thankful that my mind is still as sharp as a tack. My brain goes on overload when I’m dealing with a lot of vessels. I also have to slow down and keep my mind focused on one thing at a time.
September 30, 2018 at 7:08 pm
Chris Roehrig
Will,
The Marjorie is a sister ship to the Bruce ( and the Brendan Turecamo) and has a house that extends just like her. The Captain is probably an old school guy that knows it’s easier to tow down the rive than push it.
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