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Tug Syracuse - NYS Canal Corp. |
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Tug Syracuse is one of the New York State Canal Corp's heavy-duty tugboats, capable of pushing just about anything afloat on the canals. Our friend Captain Wendy Marble on deck.
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Seen here in 2014, Tug Syracuse passes under the Guard Gate as she enters Erie Canal Lock E-23 westbound.
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The Syracuse exits Lock E-23 westbound and turns to avoid Tug 44 tied on the wall at E-23.
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In this shot from 2007, Tug Syracuse waits for Oswego Canal Lock O-5 to open. She is pushing the 2 large deck barges which will be used for a fireworks display in Oswego harbor.
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Unusual but practical, this tugboat's hydraulic steering is not activated by the usual wheel. This one has the 2 small joysticks. Either stick moves the rudder and turns the tug.
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The Syracuse was originally steam powered, but was later converted to diesel power. The Caterpillar engine produces 575 HP and tons of torque.
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Our friend Captain Wendy Marble waves from the pilot house.
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Our last look at the Syracuse for this season, as she heads down the canal.
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