The Travels of Tug 44


Tug Benjamin Elliot




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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