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Tag Archives: tugs

Tugs, Ferries and 9/11 — BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 11, 2018

This weekend I enjoyed watching the Great North River Tug Race. Now, a few days later, we have arrived again at the anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. As horrible as that Tuesday morning in September indeed was and as … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea | Tagged 9/11, BOATLIFT, ferry, new york, tugs

Costa Allegra Under Tow to Seychelles, Expected to Arrive Thursday

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Rick SpilmanFebruary 28, 2012

A French fishing vessel was the first ship to reach the stricken Costa Allegra, which has been drifting without power in the Indian Ocean, as the result of an engine room fire Monday. The fishing vessel took the cruise ship … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Costa Allegra, French fishing vessel, Mahé, Seychelles, tugs
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