Tugboat Collection

Hms Queen Elizabeth Leaves Portsmouth for Helicopter Trials
HMS Queen Elizabeth (accompanied by her support craft), sailing from her home in Portsmouth for the first time since being officially commissioned into the Royal Navy in December

SS Asturias, ocean liner, built in 1926, served during the Second World War, and was used as the Titanic in the 1957 film, A Night to Remember. Date: late 1940s

SS United States - United States Line - Transatlantic liner - prior to construction and maiden voyage. Date: 1949

The Cunard Liner RMS Scythia - became a troop and supply ship during WW2. Date: 1922

Cunard Line - Ivernia, off New Brighton, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Cunard Line - Ivernia, off New Brighton, c1910. The British ocean liner SS Ivernia, launched in 1899, was owned by the Cunard Line and built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson of Newcastle upon Tyne

City skyline at dawn across Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Cleveland, Ohio, USA - Ore Boat unloading - Steel Mills
Cleveland, Ohio, USA - Ore Boat unloading at one of the Steel Mills on the Cuyahoga River - the Terminal Tower can be seen in the background - nighttime. Date: circa 1934

London Life - The Busy Docks of the Port of London Date: circa 1940

Hell Gate Bridge In Queens Under Construction
The Hell Gate Bridge over a part of the East River called Hell Gate, which separates Astoria, Queens, from Wards Island, during construction, mid 1910s. Construction began in 1914 and ended in 1916

A small tugboat pulling a number of Thames River Barges
A lovely postcard composition depicting small tugboat pulling a number of Thames River Barges. Date: circa 1909

Wounded but Victorious, c1916 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy
Wounded but Victorious, c1916 (1919). A British battlecruiser being towed into port after the Battle of Jutland. The Battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle fought by the British Royal Navys

Lake Baikal, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Lake Baikal, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

The Civil War in America: the Picket leading the ships of the Burnside Expedition over... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: the Picket leading the ships of the Burnside Expedition over Hatteras Bar - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

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Barque in Full Sail Dropping Her Tug, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on mahogany panel, Newlyn School, probably 1888. A three masted barque in full sail dropping her tug, off Falmouth. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Florida, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse

Florida, Boca Raton, tugboat cruising on the Intracoastal Waterway

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA town cityscape with tugboats in the morning

A ferry makes its way to Wallasey on the Mersey River, as the tugs come in from the Mersey Bar. 16th November 1972

RMS Mauretania - Cunard LIne Transatlantic Ocean Liner
RMS Mauretania was an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Wigham Richardson and Swan Hunter for the British Cunard Line, launched on the afternoon of 20 September 1906. circa 1920

The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator
The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Romania, Danube River Delta, Tulcea, elevated view of freighter on the Danube River, dawn

Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, pictured soon after opening. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson

Middlesbrough - The Tees Transporter Bridge
Middlesbrough, The Tees Transporter Bridge, which opened in 1911. The bridge carries a travelling car, or gondola, suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds

London Eye, tug boat and barge, River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion... Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. 1942
Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion at an eastern boat yard, Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. Many new 110-foot wooden sub-chasers are taking the water these days at yards in all

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Norway, Tromso. Gateway to the Arctic located above the Arctic Circle. Views sailing into Tromso via the Haja Fjord (aka Hajafjorden). Date: 01/12/2005

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Norway, Tromso. Gateway to the Arctic located above the Arctic Circle. Views sailing into Tromso via the Haja Fjord (aka Hajafjorden). Date: 01/12/2005

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Cruise Ship and Gondolas near entrance of Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, Europe Date: 15/02/2008

Eagle from Tugboat Wheelhouse, c. 1939. Creator: John W Kelleher
Eagle from Tugboat Wheelhouse, c. 1939

The Tugboat, 1856 / 57. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Tugboat, 1856/57. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Horse and carriage on a steam ferry, England
19th century vintage photograph: horse and carriage on a steam ferry, probably photographed on an English lake, c.1880s

Waterfront at Zurich, Switizerland
Vintage 19th century photograph: view along the waterfront at Zurich, Switizerland, image c.1870 s

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Ingi T. Björnsson

Queen Elizabeth 2, ocean liner, built for the Cunard Line which was operated by Cunard as both a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship from 1969 to 2008. Pictured

The Ocean-Going Tug "May McWilliams", ca. 1895. Creator: Antonio Jacobsen
The Ocean-Going Tug " May McWilliams", ca. 1895

Tugboat in water
aerial view, boat, cargo shipping, day, industry, nobody, ocean, outdoor, river, sea, ship, transportation, tugboat, water, Henri Silberman, 86068775

Canada, British Columbia, Campbell River, Aerial view of tugboat pushing boom of freshly cut logs toward Seymour Narrows along Vancouver Island on summer evening

Tugboat at Sea Date: 1948

Tugboat Piloting Ship Date: 1954

Madagascar - Tuamasina (Tamatave) - The Harbour. Date: circa 1908

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Mist rising from harbour waters on frosty morning with tug boat on the river Adur

British Royal Navy Warships - HMS Dreadnought, Hospital ship
Vintage engraving of British Royal Navy Warship HMS Dreadnought, as a Hospital ship leaving her moorings

New-York Bay, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn
New-York Bay, 1874. Shipping in Lower New York Bay at the mouth of the Hudson River where it joins the Atlantic Ocean, New York, USA

Scene on the East River, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn
Scene on the East River, 1874. Ships in the port of, New York, USA. Our artist has sketched the moving panorama of the East River, also showing the unfinished tower of the contemplated [Brooklyn

Milwaukee River, at Milwaukee, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Milwaukee River, at Milwaukee, 1874. Busy scene on the quayside of the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, USA. The river, indeed, is an attractive resort

Chicago, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Chicago, 1874. Views of Lake Michigan and the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA: The City from the Water Works; Mouth of Chicago River

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"Unsung Heroes of the Sea: Tugboats Navigating Iconic Ships and Scenic Harbors" The mighty tugboat gracefully guides the majestic SS Asturias, an ocean liner that conquers the waves with elegance. HMS Queen Elizabeth embarks on a new adventure as it leaves Portsmouth for helicopter trials, accompanied by a trusty tugboat by its side. The Cunard Liner RMS Scythia glides through the waters effortlessly, aided by a diligent tugboat ensuring smooth sailing for all aboard. Witnessing history unfold, the bustling port of London sees the iconic Cunard Line - Ivernia off New Brighton in 1910, guided by a steadfast tugboat. As dawn breaks over Boston Harbor's enchanting city skyline, a small but powerful tugboat diligently assists ships in their journeys across vast oceans. Amidst the busy docks of London's thriving port lies a scene filled with life as a small yet resilient tugboat pulls numerous Thames River Barges to their destinations. The legendary SS United States proudly represents the United States Line as it crosses transatlantic routes under watchful guidance from devoted tugboats. In Cleveland, Ohio, USA, an ore boat unloads at steel mills while relying on dependable tugboats to navigate treacherous waters and ensure safe delivery of goods. Underneath Hell Gate Bridge in Queens during construction stands an unwavering companion – a sturdy tugboat supporting progress amidst challenging times. Through adversity and triumph alike, Charles John De Lacy captures the spirit of resilience in his artwork "Wounded but Victorious, " depicting courageous tugs battling against nature's forces. Memphis' Mississippi River witnesses countless stories unfold as hardworking tugs maneuver vessels along its banks—connecting communities along this vital waterway.