In late January the 112 foot tug John M Selvick, built in 1898, towed the 730 foot bulk carrier Algosteel from Chicago to Toledo, a distance of almost 700 miles, then returned to Chicago.
The Algosteel had a damaged rudder and was towed to Toledo for repairs and winter lay-up.
The Selvick and Algosteel were met above Port Huron Sunday morning, Jan 21, by the tug Manitou for assistance through the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and the Detroit River, then across Lake Erie to Toledo.
Slowed by ice in Lake Erie, the Manitou towed with the Selvick running ahead to break ice. They arrived at Toledo late in the day Monday, Jan 22.
The Selvick left Tuesday for the return trip to Chicago.
Not bad for a 110-year old tug.
If you look around boatnerd.com you can find the story and some good photos.
The Algosteel had a damaged rudder and was towed to Toledo for repairs and winter lay-up.
The Selvick and Algosteel were met above Port Huron Sunday morning, Jan 21, by the tug Manitou for assistance through the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and the Detroit River, then across Lake Erie to Toledo.
Slowed by ice in Lake Erie, the Manitou towed with the Selvick running ahead to break ice. They arrived at Toledo late in the day Monday, Jan 22.
The Selvick left Tuesday for the return trip to Chicago.
Not bad for a 110-year old tug.
If you look around boatnerd.com you can find the story and some good photos.
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