Tugboat "Creosote"

01/20/2025

The Tug CREOSOTE, designed by LH Coolige as a 53’6” tow boat, was built in 1921 at the Ballard Ship and Railway Co. for the Pacific Creosoting Company of eagle Harbor, WA. Creosote was one of the...

11/04/2024

Sometimes health and reality require one to make difficult decisions! Here is one:

The Tug CREOSOTE, designed by LH Coolige as a 53’6” tow boat, was built in 1921 at the Ballard Ship and Railway Co. for the Pacific Creosoting Company of eagle Harbor, WA. Creosote was one of the...

10/09/2024

Needed to clean the galley! View from the wheelhouse. My Dr's have informed me that my health will no longer allow me to operate or maintain this rebuilt classic tugboat. Sadly,😢 you will see her listed for sale.

06/24/2024

Got caught in fresh water doing a tow towards Crittenden Locks https://www.instagram.com/p/C8eyJ2YpPJK/

05/11/2024

We had another great tow Tuesday of the beautiful 45' troller Nez Perce, from Liberty Bay to Port Townsand, for a haul out and repower. The view is of our rear-view camera in the wheelhouse.

05/03/2024

The video from Oregon Field Guide covering the Olympia Harbor Days Tugboat Races is now out!!!
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Tugboats, or tugs for short, were once more common working vessels. These days, they are mostly relics of their previous lives and require preservation. At O...

04/25/2024

A little more work for the old girl! Great day towing. Thanks for the photo record Linda.

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02/02/2024

I thought I would share this so my dock mate and friend Phil Shively could see it!

10/14/2023

TUGBOAT HOSPITALITY! We stopped in Ladysmith, BC to check on the progress Casy Haynes has made working on the rehabilitation of NANIMO TILLICUM. Casey was very gracious. Not only did we get a complete tour, but a ride to the local Market as well! Well done! Perhaps she will again visit Olympia Harbor Days in a few years and race again.
Thank you Casey!
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Be Easy on me...lol, This is my first Video of many, The main Idea of this video, is more of a catch up Video, shows some history, and a compilation of the w...

10/10/2023

More Olympia Harbor Day Images! Thanks to Jeff Wanner for the picture of Creosote arriving!

10/10/2023

Belated Post covering Olympia Harbor Days Vintage Tugboat show and races, Labor Day weekend. Great Fun!!! Thanks to John Sylvester for the video!