W. O. Decker Tugboat
Address:
South Street Seaport
Pier 16, East River
Manhattan
212-748-8786
Category: Historic Ships
Current Use: Museum/Excursion Boat
Built: 1930 Russell Yard, Long Island City
Length: 52, Breadth: 15, Depth: 5.6
Draft: 6, Gross Tonnage: 27, Hull: WOOD
Original Use: Newtown Creek Towing Co.
Designation: National Register of Historic Places
Description: One of the last steam-powered docking tugs Established in the harbor, now re-powered with diesel. The museum operates tours of the working waterfront on board the little tug.
