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Tugboat Pulling Steamer
A tugboat pulling a steamer in the harbor of Lake Michigan. Steam is billowing from the stacks of the steamer.
Tugboat in Lake
Elevated view of a tugboat, with possibly a sinking ship in the background.
Boats on River near Downtown
The "James E. McAlpine" in tow of tugboat "Conrad Starke" on the Milwaukee River.
Tugboat Pulling Freighter through Ice
Tugboat pulling freighter "Mariposa" on Kinnickinnic River. The river has large chunks of ice floating on top, and industrial buildings are in the background.
Tugboat at Work
Elevated view of tugboat pulling a steamer caked in ice in a canal. Steam is rising from the water and an open drawbridge can be seen in the background. On the left side are large piles of coal or ...
Boat in Harbor
"Conrad Starke" (possibly a tugboat) cruising on the water near a bridge in an industrial area. The waterway is probably connected to Lake Michigan. Three men are standing on the boat.
