Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Tug WILDFLOWER in Port

Former U.S. Navy tug WILDFLOWER arrived in Erie this evening at 2000 hours and docked on the West Side of Dobbin's Landing. A group of investors from Michigan have purchased the tug and are taking the vessel from Staten Island to Michigan for conversion to a live-aboard. The 76-foot long, 1940-built tug, with a draft of 8.5 feet, is too deep for Wolverine Marina, which necessitated the stop at Dobbin's Landing.




WILDFLOWER inbound Erie.


Close up.


In Presque Isle Bay.


Backing around to turn for the dock.


Approaching Dobbin's Landing.


Stern view.


Securing at dock.


With the Bicentennial Tower.


WILDFLOWER secured at dock for the night.

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