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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.
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The Syracuse has one of the larger wheelhouses in the fleet with excellent visibility.
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Here, Tug Syracuse waits for Oswego Canal Lock O-5 to open. She is pushing the 2 large barges.
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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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