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Close up of the locking mechanism that locks the tug PRESQUE ISLE into place with her barge, shown at Erie, Pa., 6:01 p.m. 21 March 2006.
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Barges - 37 photos
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Ship's Deck - 2 photos
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The tug is powered by two four stroke cycle, single acting V-16 cylinder diesel engines, 381mm (15") bore x 457mm (18") stroke, built in 1972 by Mirrlees Blackstone Ltd., Stamford, CT driving through a Lufkin single reduction gear box to two controllable pitch propellers. The total power output is 14,840 bhp. and the rated service speed is 14 knots (16.1 mph).
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