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A very good first-person and tugboat-family account of NY harbor, river
and canal tugboating from wooden hull steam tugs to steel hull diesels.
Written by a professional mariner and presented in a very personal and
easy to read manner. (Published 1987)
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Contains much of the above (1987) book plus expanded first-hand experiences of WW2
tug and barge activity and the development of the tugboat business and the working
environments of those who manned these vessels.
Also of great interest to me was the significant Blue Line boats, experiences and people.
Based on Capt. Godfrey's experiences at Blue Line, I am sure he knew my Dad.
(Published 1993)
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Tugboats of NY is a very high-end coffee-table type book containing a large number and variety of photos
and descriptions extending from wood-hull steam tugs to todays high technology tugs.
(I was disappointed in the absence of Blue Line tugs)
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The Tugging DVD is very professionally done and is a joy to watch.
Covers NY tugboats from early Steam up through the experience of 9/11.
Contains one very short clip of a steam-engine Blue Line tug.
http://www.thirdwavefilms.com/tugging1.htm
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Author: Tom Garber
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http://www.thirdwavefilms.com/index.htm
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Irishmen were the primary owners and operators of tugboat companies in NY harbor.
Norwegians manned many of the tugs and barges and small tankers as crewmen, engineers and captains.
The NIA has done outstanding work documenting East Coast Norwegian-American contributions to
East Coast business, culture and infrastructure.
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Sissel was a dignitary at the above function.
She is the wonderful Norwegian signer who sang the original sound track in the movie Titanic.
Click on the Youtube links to sample this wonderful talent.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4r74IIKbh8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5grgB-dV2o&feature=related
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