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Tug Benjamin Elliot |
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Tug Benjamin Elliot (650 horsepower, twin diesels) sits in a lock chamber on the Erie Canal. Named after the captain's son, this commercial tugboat contracts with the Canal Corp on dredging operations. She is owned by NYS Marine Highway and operated by Capt. Rob Goldman. Photo by Dunbar & Reed Lawson on Adrianna III See full-sized photo |
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The Ben has two engines arranged in-line with the transmission sitting between them. Each engine has a clutch between it and the transmission, so the tug can be run on only one engine. The propellor shaft runs under the rear engine and connects to the transmission. The engines are GM 6-110 diesels, with 660 cubic inches each.
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