likalar Posted March 10, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hurcules just returned from drydock, and gleams once again. Built 1907, 151', 26' beam. This tug is open to the public at the Hyde Street Pier, along with several other SF Bay area historical vessels. The steam engine's main lower level was closed today, so only the deck level view (top of engine) view is shown. Leica M9, various lenses. The camera was level on the starboard view; the deck and structures are upswept toward the bow. Thanks for looking! Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 10, 2010 Posted March 10, 2010 Hi likalar, Take a look here Hurcules Steam Engine Tugboat. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pauledell Posted March 10, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 10, 2010 Larry, A fascinating series with lovely pictures. Is the tug operational at all? Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 10, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 10, 2010 Larry - Very cool, and I especially like the last two. with #1 it would probably be worth increasing the shadow slider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted March 10, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 10, 2010 it'd be great if you can sometime get down to the engine room. the panelled wood walls in the top room crack me up ! i first thought it was the kitchen . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted March 10, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 10, 2010 Great shots of one of my favorite ships. I believe she came around Cape Horn towing (or in tow) her sistership for work on the west coast. It's great to see the museum does such a wonderful job keeping her going. Thanks for sharing, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted March 10, 2010 Thank s for looking and for your comments and suggestions. Paul, I'm thinking it's operational still, I'll find out today. I saw it steaming around the bay a few years back, but not lately; Stuart, I'll try the slider; thank you. Dave, the engine room is often open. I noticed, however that nearly every engine switch, valve, guage or lever has a yellowed card stock tag hanging from it, to identify the function of said part. I suspect that the old-timers had the instruction book in their head, and are now long-gone. Dave, the museum is doing a great job. The C.A. Thayer (old lumber sailing ship) is back at the dock, too, after having 80% of the wood hull replaced. It's a work-in-progress, and very impressive! Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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