Specifications

Built: 1887
Builder: John H. Dialogue and Sons in Camden, NJ
Class: Railroad Tugboat
Built For: New York Central and Hudson River Railroad
Length: 90 feet 0 inches
Beam: 19 feet 5 inches
Gross Tonnage: 103 tons
Draft: 10 feet 3 inches
Propulsion (original) – 232 horsepower, 2 cylinder steam engine, high pressure cylinder – 15 inch and low pressure cylinder – 30 inch
Propulsion (current) – two GM 6-110 diesel engines sitting back to back with a Falk transmission gear
Generators – pending
Fuel Type – Diesel
Fuel Capacity – 850 gallons
Water Capacity – 4000 gallons

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