Monday, September 14, 2015

Tugboat on Trent

Trent on the Trent-Severn Waterway

Historic, the tugboat Trent began working for Parks Canada in 1948, towing heavy machinery and other machinery up and down the Trent-Severn Waterway, which links Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay (Lake Huron).  It also doubled as a work platform for diving operations.

Trent was retired in 1970, but in 1980 it went back to work, this time with a travelling exhibit promoting the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Perhaps you can tell by the photo that it was a hot, muggy day when I made this photo!

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39 comments:

  1. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    Um belo rebocador, gostei da fotografia.
    Um abraço e boa semana.
    http://andarilharar.blogspot.pt/

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  2. AndySeptember 14, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Thanks for educating me again. Never realized there were tugs on the Trent.

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  3. RevrunnerSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Makes me want to board.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    How beautiful and peaceful place! I like the boat image and I imagine it was a pleasant day for walking around taking pictures!
    Léia

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  5. DeniseinVASeptember 14, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    It is a wonderful photo, the old tugboat is a beauty.

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  6. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Oh I love seeing these tugs. Great shot. Hug B

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  7. BasiaWSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    It is a wonderful photo.

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  8. Author R. Mac WheelerSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    I love visiting to port of Tampa and amaze the size of the tugs that plough our waterways. Five stories high, 150 feet long...platforms of pure power, yet retain the quaint look of the 'lil' one you captured.

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  9. MadSnapperSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    that tugboat ws born the year my brother was, and i was 4.. and still looking good. the boat not me...

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  10. VPSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Unexpected and very nice!

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  11. eileeninmdSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    Good morning, I like seeing these old tugboats. Great shot!
    Have a happy day and new week ahead!

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  12. Suburban GirlSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    I doesn't look hot and muggy in the photo, but based on the weather we had, I believe you!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Trent looks in tip top condition!

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  14. LowellSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    For some reason I've always liked tugboats...maybe it's their tough image. They're small but strong and resilient. Like the "Little Tugboat That Could."

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  15. carol l mckennaSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Wonderful post and delightful boat and photo! ~ Glad we are more into preserving our treasures in the USA than we used to be.


    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  16. RoseSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    I would love to get to go on it, too...

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  17. Mary HoneSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    What a great looking boat. Love the colors.

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  18. Sylvia KSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Yes, I love tugboats, too, but of course, being originally from a small town in the middle of Texas, I do love water and boats -- of all sizes!! Great captures and post for the day as always!! Hope you have a wonderful new week!! Enjoy!!

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  19. Existe Sempre Um LugarSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    boa tarde, a foto é perfeita, revela um um bom rebocador com muitas horas de trabalho.
    AG

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  20. Penelope NotesSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Trent looks like a workhorse that has served its purpose and then some. Great to know it has respect and maintains its seafaring dignity.

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  21. William KendallSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Quite a boat! Yes, it does look like a hot day.

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  22. KarenSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Neat old tugboat!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Lovely shot of the boat.

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  24. Jenn JilksSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Lovely, peaceful-looking photo! And I love the scavenger squash!!!

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  25. Margaret Birding For PleasureSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Looks like a well maintained tugboat.Lovely colouring in this image.

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  26. RedPatSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    I didn't know there were tugs on the canal either. Love to see one - tough little things!

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  27. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    i always wonder what it is like on a tugboat. just like a normal kind of boat or what? i am curious. ( :

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  28. HalcyonSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    We took a boat tour through the waterway once. Very interesting, especially the lift lock in Peterborough.

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  29. Linda W.September 14, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    What a pretty little boat!

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  30. Photo CacheSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Tugboats like this are so charming.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  31. NatureFootstepSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    I like this kind o boats. Thanks for sharing :)

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  32. Taken For GrantedSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Love the look of the Trent. It is a great ambassador for the waterway. Once spent a lovely week sailing in Georgian Bay. It is a glorious place, and would love to do that again.

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  33. StephanieSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Pretty colors on this tugboat. I would like to hop on it for a ride out to the water.

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  34. LizSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    That old tugboat is wonderful!

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  35. orvokkiSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    Lovely tugboat, it really looks old but wonderful. Love this photo.

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  36. Fun60September 15, 2015 at 2:26 AM

    Thought it was a photo from the UK until I read your post. Great image of such a work horse.

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  37. AnvilcloudSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    A travelling exhibit is a great idea.

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  38. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I've always had a soft spot for tug boats EG , the real hard workers of the harbours around the world.

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  39. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I've always had a soft spot for tug boats EG , the real hard workers of the harbours around the world.

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