tugboat Gowanus Bay
| Model #: | 45M5X8 | Engine #: | |
| Bore & Stroke: | 9" x 10-1/2" | Cylinders: | eight |
| Horsepower: | 600 | RPM: | 720 |
| Current Operator: | Jessica Dulong |
| Current Location: | Kingston, New York  map |
| Current Condition: | Operational |
Engine History
The Gowanus Bay is powered by a late-model Atlas-Imperial diesel engine.
The tug was built in 1956 in Florida as an Army "ST" tug, designated ST-2201 Falmouth, and later named Linda. It was renamed again to Gowanus Bay and is now a favorite at New York vintage boat shows.
