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Book Title: Tugboats of New York: An Illustrated History

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New York University Press

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278 Pages

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English

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Tugboats of New York : an Illustrated History

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2007

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United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), History, Ships & Shipbuilding / General, United States / General

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George Matteson

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Transportation, Photography, History

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"A brave and jaunty disquisition, copiously illustrated, on the history of tugboats in the port of New York-written with boundless enthusiasm and affection for its subject, and with more than a little longing for the days when ships of all kinds dominated the rhythm of life in and around the city's endless waterways." -Ric Burns ,, "Matteson knows the lore in depth, telling us how tugs work and how crucially they've served the great port." -San Diego Tribune, The seductive promise of the fog-drenched images on the dust jacket of Tugboats of New York is more than fulfilled in the comprehensive contents., "Breathtaking photographs.... Matteson's fascinating account of the evolutionary era begins with the geographical formation of New York Harbor, but quickly moves to the era of the vessels themselves.... Anyone fond of books about the way things work will enjoy Matteson's detailed explanations; others will relish his metaphors." - New York Times Book Review ,, ( "The seductive promise of the fog-drenched images on the dust jacket of Tugboats of New York is more than fulfilled in the comprehensive contents." )-( Sea History ),(), "Tabbert, curator of the National Heritage Museum and master of a Masonic lodge in Massachusetts, writes from the inside out, offering an interesting overview of the history of Freemasonry and its attributes." - Choice , Recommended, Matteson narrates two hundred years of city history from the decks of its tugboats.&8221; - The New Yorker|9780814757383|, Tugboats of New York is one of those rare constructions where everything works just about perfectly., "This sturdy, if little lauded, workhorse of the city's waterways has found a champion in George Matteson, himself a veteran tug operator. His marvelous, handsomely designed Tugboats of New York is both an evocative photo album of tugs at work and a detailed essay on nearly two hundred years of tugboat history." - BookForum, "This sturdy, if little lauded, workhorse of the city's waterways has found a champion in George Matteson, himself a veteran tug operator. His marvelous, handsomely designed Tugboats of New York is both an evocative photo album of tugs at work and a detailed essay on nearly two hundred years of tugboat history." -BookForum, Matteson narrates two hundred years of city history from the decks of its tugboats.&8221; - The New Yorker ,|9780814757383|, Matteson, who has worked on tugs for 20 years, defines the blue-collar boats' place in the history of America's industrial development and provides anecdotes about life in the harbor., "Matteson knows the lore in depth, telling us how tugs work and how crucially they've served the great port." - San Diego Tribune ,, "A brave and jaunty disquisition, copiously illustrated, on the history of tugboats in the port of New York-written with boundless enthusiasm and affection for its subject, and with more than a little longing for the days when ships of all kinds dominated the rhythm of life in and around the city's endless waterways." -Ric Burns, ( "Matteson, who has worked on tugs for 20 years, defines the blue-collar boats' place in the history of America's industrial development and provides anecdotes about life in the harbor." )-( Associated Press ),(), "Matteson knows the lore in depth, telling us how tugs work and how crucially they've served the great port." - San Diego Tribune, "A brave and jaunty disquisition, copiously illustrated, on the history of tugboats in the port of New York-written with boundless enthusiasm and affection for its subject, and with more than a little longing for the days when ships of all kinds dominated the rhythm of life in and around the city's endless waterways." - Ric Burns, "This beautifully-illustrated book is the best introduction to the Masonic past now available for brothers and for curious outsiders." - Steven C. Bullock, author of Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840, Matteson knows the lore in depth, telling us how tugs work and how crucially they've served the great port., "Breathtaking photographs.... Matteson's fascinating account of the evolutionary era begins with the geographical formation of New York Harbor, but quickly moves to the era of the vessels themselves.... Anyone fond of books about the way things work will enjoy Matteson's detailed explanations; others will relish his metaphors." - New York Times Book Review, ( "Anyone who doubts the beauty or role of the lowly tugboat will be pleasantly surprised by this handsome new book...Drawing on a range of historical sources, the author argues convincingly that the towing industry played a crucial role in building New York's commercial stature." )-( Armchair Sailor ),(), A brave and jaunty disquisition, copiously illustrated, on the history of tugboats in the port of New Yorkwritten with boundless enthusiasm and affection for its subject, and with more than a little longing for the days when ships of all kinds dominated the rhythm of life in and around the city's endless waterways., Matteson narrates two hundred years of city history from the decks of its tugboats.8221; -The New Yorker|9780814757383|, "Breathtaking photographs.... Matteson's fascinating account of the evolutionary era begins with the geographical formation of New York Harbor, but quickly moves to the era of the vessels themselves.... Anyone fond of books about the way things work will enjoy Matteson's detailed explanations; others will relish his metaphors." -New York Times Book Review, A brave and jaunty disquisition, copiously illustrated, one the history of tugboats in the port of New York--written with boundless enthusiasm and affection for its subject, and with more than a little longing for the days when ships of all kinds dominated the rhythm of life in and around the city's endless waterways., ( " Tugboats of New York is one of those rare constructions where everything works just about perfectly." )-( Marine News ),(), "This sturdy, if little lauded, workhorse of the city's waterways has found a champion in George Matteson, himself a veteran tug operator. His marvelous, handsomely designed Tugboats of New York is both an evocative photo album of tugs at work and a detailed essay on nearly two hundred years of tugboat history." - BookForum ,, Anyone who doubts the beauty or role of the lowly tugboat will be pleasantly surprised by this handsome new book...Drawing on a range of historical sources, the author argues convincingly that the towing industry played a crucial role in building New York's commercial stature., "From colonial times to the present, Masons have always been central to community life in America. Mark Tabbert tells their story in a fresh and arresting way. . . . This informative and visually delightful book introduces us to a vital aspect of our nation's civic history." - Theda Skocpol, Harvard University, Breathtaking photographs.... Mattesons fascinating account of the evolutionary era begins with the geographical formation of New York Harbor, but quickly moves to the era of the vessels themselves.... Anyone fond of books about the way things work will enjoy Mattesons detailed explanations; others will relish his metaphors., "Visually, this is an attractive book: large format, profusely illustrated, just on the right side of coffee-table-ish." -, ( "Few books can be all things to all people, but this one is an exception. Much more than just a narrow history aimed at tugboat buffs, it has something for everyone. George Matteson, a veteran towboater, has tackled the history of working vessels and has produced a work that is not only poetic and technical, nostalgic and clearheaded, but perceptive of the human and economic dimensions of working on the water. Since towboating in New York reflects the overall course of American industrial, economic, and maritime history, it is a venture into maritime history itself." )-( Steamboat Bill: Journal of the Steamship Society of America ),(), "Breathtaking photographs.... Matteson's fascinating account of the evolutionary era begins with the geographical formation of New York Harbor, but quickly moves to the era of the vessels themselves.... Anyone fond of books about the way things work will enjoy Matteson's detailed explanations; others will relish his metaphors." - New York Times Book Review "Matteson knows the lore in depth, telling us how tugs work and how crucially they've served the great port."- San Diego Tribune "This sturdy, if little lauded, workhorse of the city's waterways has found a champion in George Matteson, himself a veteran tug operator. His marvelous, handsomely designed Tugboats of New York is both an evocative photo album of tugs at work and a detailed essay on nearly two hundred years of tugboat history."- BookForum "A brave and jaunty disquisition, copiously illustrated, on the history of tugboats in the port of New York--written with boundless enthusiasm and affection for its subject, and with more than a little longing for the days when ships of all kinds dominated the rhythm of life in and around the city's endless waterways."- Ric Burns "Matteson narrates two hundred years of city history from the decks of its tugboats.- The New Yorker, "The real history of Freemasonry is arguably more interesting than all the tales woven about it." - U.S. News & World Report, This sturdy, if little lauded, workhorse of the citys waterways has found a champion in George Matteson, himself a veteran tug operator. His marvelous, handsomely designed Tugboats of New York is both an evocative photo album of tugs at work and a detailed essay on nearly two hundred years of tugboat history., Few books can be all things to all people, but this one is an exception. Much more than just a narrow history aimed at tugboat buffs, it has something for everyone. George Matteson, a veteran towboater, has tackled the history of working vessels and has produced a work that is not only poetic and technical, nostalgic and clearheaded, but perceptive of the human and economic dimensions of working on the water. Since towboating in New York reflects the overall course of American industrial, economic, and maritime history, it is a venture into maritime history itself.

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Illustrated

Yes

Dewey Decimal

387.2/32/097471

Table Of Content

Introduction 1 The Formation of New York Harbor 2 "A New-Invented Machine" 3 The Birth of Steam Towing in New York Harbor 4 Towing on the Hudson5 Steamboats in the Mid-Nineteenth Century ? Annals of the Austin 6 The Hook Boats 7 Early Tugboat Owners ? The Cornell Steamboat Company 8 The Civil War ? Shifting 9 The Postwar Era ? Gate Lines 10 A Time of Change? The Sing Sing Stampede 11 The Rise of Coastal Towing ? On the Hawser 12 Transatlantic Towing ? Communications 13 Fuel ? On the Hip 14 The Railroads ? On the Nose 15 Trust and Honor: The Rescue of the Dalzelline ? Ship Work 16 The Unions ? The Independents 17 Diesel 18 The Ebb Begins 19 Towing in a New Century ? Canal Work Epilogue: A Race of One Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

Synopsis

View the Table of Contents. Read the Introduction.2005 Author of the Year Award--"Working Harbor Committee of New York and New Jersey"2006 AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show in the category of Trade Illustrated Book DesignFew books can be all things to all people, but this one is an exception. Much more than just a narrow history aimed at tugboat buffs, it has something for everyone. George Matteson, a veteran towboater, has tackled the history of working vessels and has produced a work that is not only poetic and technical, nostalgic and clearheaded, but perceptive of the human and economic dimensions of working on the water. Since towboating in New York reflects the overall course of American industrial, economic, and maritime history, it is a venture into maritime history itself. --"Steamboat Bill: Journal of the Steamship Society of America""The seductive promise of the fog-drenched images on the dust jacket of "Tugboats of New York" is more than fulfilled in the comprehensive contents." --"Sea History""Tugboats of New York" is one of those rare constructions where everything works just about perfectly." --"Marine News""Matteson, who has worked on tugs for 20 years, defines the blue-collar boats' place in the history of America's industrial development and provides anecdotes about life in the harbor." --"Associated Press""Matteson knows the lore in depth, telling us how tugs work and how crucially they've served the great port." --"San Diego Tribune""A magnificent book reflecting first-rate scholarship, writing, design, and production." --"Woodenboat""This gem of a book about 'the workhorses of the greatest harbor in the world'was written by someone who himself has operated tugboats since 1979. . . . The book might even be the inspiration for a future tugboat captain. --"Kivekdale Press""One of those rare constructions where everything works just about perfectly. The text is insightfully, appreciatively, and masterfully written. The illustrations are informative, handsome, and sometimes--deliberately, one gathers, given some of the credits--quite beautifully artistic." --"Marine Link""The informative text and copious illustrations- maps, drawings and photographs- make this book a 'must-have' gift for all the New York nautical devotees....Whether weekend sailor or confirmed landlubber, readers of "Tugboats of New York" will re-discover the lroe of these iconic craft." --"Riverdale Press""Breathtaking photographs. . . . Matteson's fascinating account of the evolutionary era begins with the geographical formation of New York Harbor, but quickly moves to the era of the vessels themselves. . . . Anyone fond of books about the way things work will enjoy Matteson's detailed explanations; others will relish his metaphors." --"New York Times Book Review""A handsome account of these durable, powerful, romantic little fellows." --"New York Times Book Review," Editors' Choice"This sturdy, if little lauded, workhorse of the citys waterways has found a champion in George Matteson, himself a veteran tug operator. His marvelous, handsomely designed Tugboats of New York is both an evocative photo album of tugs at work and a detailed essay on nearly two hundred years of tugboat history. --"BookForum""The story of the development of the tugboat industry in one of the busiest seaports inthe world is a remarkable one, and Matteson delivers it in rich and lively detail. . . . The photographs alone, with extensive captioning, make this book worth buying. These photos are gems." --"WorkBoat"His book guides you effortlessly into the world of tugboating, showing you the rope(pun intended) with the ease of a master. You cant help but respect him for both his undoubtedly hard-won insiders view of a gritty profession and his spare, pointed, informative prose. --The Waserwomans Genes"A brave and jaunty disquisition, copiously illustrated, on the histo, 2005 Author of the Year Award-- Working Harbor Committee of New York and New Jersey 2006 AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show in the category of Trade Illustrated Book Design Tugboats are the workhorses of the greatest harbor in the world, easing massive ocean liners and garbage scows alike cleanly into their berths. Tugboats of New York captures the history and lore of these iconic craft, from their precursors in the early 1800s to their heyday in the 1950s, when more than 700 small but potent boats dotted the harbor. They are the most versatile of vessels, not only guiding large oceangoing ships safely into harbor, but also conducting rescue operations and navigating vast quantities of oil, cement, and scrap iron through traffic-clogged waters. A twenty-year veteran of New York tugboats, George Matteson knows the tides and currents of New York from the Bronx to the Verrazano Narrows. His history of tugboating shows how this inherently risky business pits men and their boats against weather, water, and the scarcely measurable physics of ships and barges of far greater dimension. The story of New York's tugs parallels the broader history of New York's industrial development, from the rise of railroads to the decline of the port in the wake of labor disputes and large container ships. It is also a story of remarkable seamen who pass their craft from pilot to apprentice over generations, along with the lore of great waterways that remain unchanged despite the lengthening shadows of skyscrapers and commerce. Rich with first-person anecdotes of life on the New York waterways and one hundred and fifty black-and-white illustrations, including rare and sumptuous photographs from the likes of Gordon Parks and Todd Webb, Tugboats of New York will fascinate readers interested in New York history, boating, and maritime history., 2006 AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show in the category of Trade Illustrated Book DesignTugboats are the workhorses of the greatest harbor in the world, easing massive ocean liners and garbage scows alike cleanly into their berths. Tugboats of New York captures the history and lore of these iconic craft, from their precursors in the early 1800s to their heyday in the 1950s, when more than 700 small but potent boats dotted the harbor. They are the most versatile of vessels, not only guiding large oceangoing ships safely into harbor, but also conducting rescue operations and navigating vast quantities of oil, cement, and scrap iron through traffic-clogged waters.A twenty-year veteran of New York tugboats, George Matteson knows the tides and currents of New York from the Bronx to the Verrazano Narrows. His history of tugboating shows how this inherently risky business pits men and their boats against weather, water, and the scarcely measurable physics of ships and barges of far greater dimension.The story of New York's tugs parallels the broader history of New York's industrial development, from the rise of railroads to the decline of the port in the wake of labor disputes and large container ships. It is also a story of remarkable seamen who pass their craft from pilot to apprentice over generations, along with the lore of great waterways that remain unchanged despite the lengthening shadows of skyscrapers and commerce.Rich with first-person anecdotes of life on the New York waterways and one hundred and fifty black-and-white illustrations, including rare and sumptuous photographs from the likes of Gordon Parks and Todd Webb, Tugboats of New York will fascinate readers interested in New York history, boating, and maritime history., 2005 Author of the Year Award -- Working Harbor Committee of New York and New Jersey 2006 AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show in the category of Trade Illustrated Book Design A fascinating historical account of the tugboats that navigate the New York harbor Tugboats are the workhorses of the greatest harbor in the world, easing massive ocean liners and garbage scows alike cleanly into their berths. Tugboats of New York captures the history and lore of these iconic craft, from their precursors in the early 1800s to their heyday in the 1950s, when more than 700 small but potent boats dotted the harbor. They are the most versatile of vessels, not only guiding large oceangoing ships safely into harbor, but also conducting rescue operations and navigating vast quantities of oil, cement, and scrap iron through traffic-clogged waters. A twenty-year veteran of New York tugboats, George Matteson knows the tides and currents of New York from the Bronx to the Verrazano Narrows. His history of tugboating shows how this inherently risky business pits men and their boats against weather, water, and the scarcely measurable physics of ships and barges of far greater dimension. The story of New York's tugs parallels the broader history of New York's industrial development, from the rise of railroads to the decline of the port in the wake of labor disputes and large container ships. It is also a story of remarkable seamen who pass their craft from pilot to apprentice over generations, along with the lore of great waterways that remain unchanged despite the lengthening shadows of skyscrapers and commerce. Rich with first-person anecdotes of life on the New York waterways and one hundred and fifty black-and-white illustrations, including rare and sumptuous photographs from the likes of Gordon Parks and Todd Webb, Tugboats of New York will fascinate readers interested in New York history, boating, and maritime history., Tugboats are the workhorses of the greatest harbor in the world, easing massive ocean liners and garbage scows alike cleanly into their berths. This book captures the history and lore of these iconic craft, from their precursors in the early 1800s to their heyday in the 1950s, when more than 700 small but potent boats dotted the harbor., Rich with first-person anecdotes of life on the New York waterways and 150 black-and-white photographs, this volume will fascinate readers interested in New York history, boating and maritime history.

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