Gowanus Bay
| Model: | 45M5X8 |
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| Serial: | |
| Bore: | 9" |
| Stroke: | 10½" |
| Cylinders: | 8 |
| Horsepower: | 600 |
| RPM: | 720 |
| Current Owner: | Rob Iaucci |
| Current Location: | Kingston, New York |
| Current Condition: | Operational |
Engine History
The Gowanus Bay is powered by a late-model Atlas-Imperial diesel engine.
The tug was built in 1956 in Florida as an Army "ST" tug, designated ST-2201 Falmouth, and later named Linda. It was renamed again to Gowanus Bay and is now a favorite at New York vintage boat shows.