W. O. Decker, Historic tugboat at South Street Seaport, United States
The 52-foot wooden W. O. Decker tugboat features a diesel engine that replaced its original steam power system for enhanced operational performance.
Built in 1930 as Russell I for the Newtown Creek Towing Company, the vessel was acquired by the Decker tugboat company in 1946 and renamed.
The South Street Seaport Museum maintains this vessel as an educational resource, demonstrating the evolution of maritime technology and harbor operations.
Located at Pier 16 in Manhattan, visitors can examine the preserved wooden structure and mechanical components of this early 20th-century working vessel.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this tugboat in 1996, marking its role in New York Harbor's transportation development.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1930
GPS coordinates: 40.70528,-74.00306
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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