Tug Governor Cleveland was aquired by the New York State Canal Corp as an ice-breaking tug in 1927. She originally had a steam engine, but was later converted to diesel power..

Tug Governor Cleveland is one of the large tugboats that do the heavy work on the canals. Seen here pushing a heavy barge on the Erie Canal.

Tug Governor Cleveland sits in the Troy Lock next to Coast Guard Tug Wire. Both tugs are on their way to the Waterford Tugboat Roundup. In the background is the Tug Grand Erie. Photo by Jennifer of Tug National.

The Cleveland proceeds down the Hudson River near Albany, during the Waterford Tugboat Roundup Parade. Photo by Jennifer of Tug National.

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