Jupiter (tugboat)

Jupiter (tugboat)

The tug "Jupiter" was built in the Philadelphia shipyard of Neafie & Levy in 1902. She was built for the Standard Oil Company and christened "Socony 14". From 1902 to 1939, she was in service in New York, towing Standard Oil fuel ships and barges. In 1939, she was purchased by Independent Pier Company to work in Philadelphia. After World War II, she was converted from a steam tug to diesel, using the salvaged engine from a decommissioned Landing Ship Tank (LST). Currently, she takes part in educational programs, festivals, and boat parades. The operation and maintenance is performed by a volunteer group of active and retired tugboat professionals and enthusiasts.

[http://www.gazela.org/ships/jupiter/jupiter.htm "Jupiter"'s web page]


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