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COVER FEATURE “When I have the opportunity to tow a brand new tug back to the shipyard for repairs with the tug America, there is never a more rewarding or cool moment in my opinion.”

TUGBOAT AMERICA | FACT BOX transform a largely dormant fa-

Old Tugs v. New Tugs: The

Vessel name America cility into an active commercial

Year built 1897

Difference is in the Handling

Age in 2026 129 years port, the tug has become insepa-

LaMarre is among the captains responsible

Builder Union Dry Dock Company rable from the port’s identity.

for training and evaluating new tugboat masters Buffalo, New York

She appears on its logo and

Original owner Erie Tug Line within the Great Lakes Towing