Tugs and Workboats

Part of the Graeme Andrews Collection of historic photographs

The photos on this page are a selection showing workboats and tugs.

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A.R.FORD, MSB. 1976. File 1202-27.JPG
A.R.FORD, MSB. 1976. File 1202-27.JPG
AJAX at B and J base, with JELLICOE at right.JPG
AJAX at B and J base, with JELLICOE at right.JPG
ALLAN GUTHRIE and TARRAGAL, Portland, 1984. proof 798-29.JPG
ALLAN GUTHRIE and TARRAGAL, Portland, 1984. proof 798-29.JPG
AMY, Smith Bros. 1963.JPG
AMY, Smith Bros. 1963.JPG
AWB4003, RAN. Jervis Bay, 1983. Proof 732-21.JPG
AWB4003, RAN. Jervis Bay, 1983. Proof 732-21.JPG
BALLINA, lighter, Pittwater, 1984. Proof 817-30..JPG
BALLINA, lighter, Pittwater, 1984. Proof 817-30..JPG
BANKSIA, F'mantle, 1969. Proof 175-24.JPG
BANKSIA, F'mantle, 1969. Proof 175-24.JPG
BBT aground with SHELL 6, and BENNELONG. 1982. 714-31.JPG
BBT aground with SHELL 6, and BENNELONG. 1982. 714-31.JPG
BELLARINE, Melb. 1982. Proof 717-18A.JPG
BELLARINE, Melb. 1982. Proof 717-18A.JPG
BENNELONG and WARANA, etc. Rozelle Bay, 15 September 1958.JPG
BENNELONG and WARANA, etc. Rozelle Bay, 15 September 1958.JPG
BETTS BAY with crane. 1989. File 1025-36.JPG
BETTS BAY with crane. 1989. File 1025-36.JPG
BLACKBURN COVE, @ Botany, 1991. File 1114-2.JPG
BLACKBURN COVE, @ Botany, 1991. File 1114-2.JPG
BLACKHEATH. Stannard. 1960.JPG
BLACKHEATH. Stannard. 1960.JPG
BLACKHEATH. Stannard.JPG
BLACKHEATH. Stannard.JPG
BLAXLAND with ORIANA, c.1962. GA0595.JPG
BLAXLAND with ORIANA, c.1962. GA0595.JPG
BLAYNEY. Stannards.JPG
BLAYNEY. Stannards.JPG
BLUE BULLA, Fremantle, Sep 2001, File 1360-3a.jpg
BLUE BULLA, Fremantle, Sep 2001, File 1360-3a.jpg
BONDI. MV. Harbour and Lighterage.JPG
BONDI. MV. Harbour and Lighterage.JPG
BONDI. No.402a  motor tug.JPG
BONDI. No.402a motor tug.JPG
BOOROOWANG 1897(I) MSB, as MV.JPG
BOOROOWANG 1897(I) MSB, as MV.JPG
BOOROOWANG (II). MSB.JPG
BOOROOWANG (II). MSB.JPG
BOOROOWANG II, tows BAREKI. 1982. Proof 711-7a.JPG
BOOROOWANG II, tows BAREKI. 1982. Proof 711-7a.JPG
BOOROOWANG works lighters @ MSB, 2 Depot. 1982. 706-26.JPG
BOOROOWANG works lighters @ MSB, 2 Depot. 1982. 706-26.JPG
BREONE, lighter, 1990. File 1083-9.JPG
BREONE, lighter, 1990. File 1083-9.JPG
BRINGA ex SCYLLA, @ Iluka. 2003.JPG
BRINGA ex SCYLLA, @ Iluka. 2003.JPG
BRINGA, ex SHT Scylla. c1990.JPG
BRINGA, ex SHT Scylla. c1990.JPG
BUCRA. Coastal Tugs Ltd. Dufty Coll.JPG
BUCRA. Coastal Tugs Ltd. Dufty Coll.JPG
BUNYIP. Steam lighter 1891.jpg
BUNYIP. Steam lighter 1891.jpg
BURROWAREE. MSB. 1946. Rozelle Bay.JPG
BURROWAREE. MSB. 1946. Rozelle Bay.JPG
BUSTLER, @ 6-7 Walsh Bay.JPG
BUSTLER, @ 6-7 Walsh Bay.JPG
CAMDEN and WYEE @  Pt. Kembla. 1986. Neg 872a-17a.JPG
CAMDEN and WYEE @ Pt. Kembla. 1986. Neg 872a-17a.JPG
CAP RAOUL with MISSOURI. 1986. Neg 902-20.JPG
CAP RAOUL with MISSOURI. 1986. Neg 902-20.JPG
CAPE LE GRANDE II, Esperance, 1995. File 1238-4.JPG
CAPE LE GRANDE II, Esperance, 1995. File 1238-4.JPG
CAPT. TOM FENWICK, Sydney, c.1969.JPG
CAPT. TOM FENWICK, Sydney, c.1969.JPG
CAREENING COVE, 1970. Fenwicks, Sydney, c.1975.JPG
CAREENING COVE, 1970. Fenwicks, Sydney, c.1975.JPG
CAREENING COVE. 1970. Fenwicks.JPG
CAREENING COVE. 1970. Fenwicks.JPG
CASTLE COVE, 1967. Fenwicks.JPG
CASTLE COVE, 1967. Fenwicks.JPG
CERBERUS TB10, ex RAN. Sydney 1992.jpg
CERBERUS TB10, ex RAN. Sydney 1992.jpg
CHARLES WAUGH, 1982. Proof 717-17A.JPG
CHARLES WAUGH, 1982. Proof 717-17A.JPG
CODOCK II, 1988.JPG
CODOCK II, 1988.JPG
CONQUEROR, 1893.jpg
CONQUEROR, 1893.jpg
CORAMBA, with ORIANA, 1980S.JPG
CORAMBA, with ORIANA, 1980S.JPG
CORINDA. Brisbane. 1971. Proof 118-15.JPG
CORINDA. Brisbane. 1971. Proof 118-15.JPG
COSSACK and barge @ Horn Is. Qld. 2003, File 1320-17.jpg
COSSACK and barge @ Horn Is. Qld. 2003, File 1320-17.jpg
CRISS. MV. (Smiths).JPG
CRISS. MV. (Smiths).JPG
CROWTHER, Bris. 1983. proof 771-35a.JPG
CROWTHER, Bris. 1983. proof 771-35a.JPG
DORRIGO, ALMAX, TATHRA, Newcastle, Dec 2002.jpg
DORRIGO, ALMAX, TATHRA, Newcastle, Dec 2002.jpg
DT504 RAN with OFL1202. 1983. Proof 760-36.JPG
DT504 RAN with OFL1202. 1983. Proof 760-36.JPG
DUNDEE. Stannard. 1973.JPG
DUNDEE. Stannard. 1973.JPG
EDWIN ABBOTT, Customs, Fremantle, April 1984. file 809-6.jpg
EDWIN ABBOTT, Customs, Fremantle, April 1984. file 809-6.jpg
EMU, Wallace Tugs. Dufty Coll.JPG
EMU, Wallace Tugs. Dufty Coll.JPG
ENGADINE. 1896, steam launch, AGL, SFL, H and L.JPG
ENGADINE. 1896, steam launch, AGL, SFL, H and L.JPG
ESSANKAY TOO (S and K),1980.JPG
ESSANKAY TOO (S and K),1980.JPG
EVA BURROWS passes CHENGTU, 1990. File 1060-2.JPG
EVA BURROWS passes CHENGTU, 1990. File 1060-2.JPG
FALCON, steam sheerlegs, 1975. Proof 507-13A.JPG
FALCON, steam sheerlegs, 1975. Proof 507-13A.JPG
FRANCES FREEBURN. MSB. acceptance Jan. 1972.JPG
FRANCES FREEBURN. MSB. acceptance Jan. 1972.JPG
FULLERTON COVE @ Newcastle, 1982. Proof 720-37.JPG
FULLERTON COVE @ Newcastle, 1982. Proof 720-37.JPG
GAMECOCK, SS. 1886.  photo. 1938.JPG
GAMECOCK, SS. 1886. photo. 1938.JPG
GDARRA, 1990. File 1086-30A.JPG
GDARRA, 1990. File 1086-30A.JPG
GEO. H. WEYERHAUSER. Weyers. 1980s.JPG
GEO. H. WEYERHAUSER. Weyers. 1980s.JPG
GLADSTONE and COROWA @ Gosford, 1996. File 1254-8.JPG
GLADSTONE and COROWA @ Gosford, 1996. File 1254-8.JPG
GLADYS ELLISON. SS. B and J. c.1930s.JPG
GLADYS ELLISON. SS. B and J. c.1930s.JPG
GOLDEN FLEECE (II), 1978. proof 483-4.JPG
GOLDEN FLEECE (II), 1978. proof 483-4.JPG
GREYHOUND II ,  later KAILOA.JPG
GREYHOUND II , later KAILOA.JPG
HEBE and YALINBAH, Clarence R. 1944. GA0758.JPG
HEBE and YALINBAH, Clarence R. 1944. GA0758.JPG
HEBE, May 1952. @ Harwood. NSW. GA0760.JPG
HEBE, May 1952. @ Harwood. NSW. GA0760.JPG
HEROIC, laid up, 1970. Proof 169-40.JPG
HEROIC, laid up, 1970. Proof 169-40.JPG
HEROIC. hulk, Homebush Bay, 1982.JPG
HEROIC. hulk, Homebush Bay, 1982.JPG
HEROIC. SS. 1909 - 1966. Fenwicks.JPG
HEROIC. SS. 1909 - 1966. Fenwicks.JPG
HEROINE. SS. 1909. Fenwicks, c.1960s.JPG
HEROINE. SS. 1909. Fenwicks, c.1960s.JPG
Hopper at sea, MSB, with tug. 17 September 1953.JPG
Hopper at sea, MSB, with tug. 17 September 1953.JPG
HYDRA. MSB, with hopper Nirimba undocking.JPG
HYDRA. MSB, with hopper Nirimba undocking.JPG
J. W. ALEXANDER, on Port Phillip.JPG
J. W. ALEXANDER, on Port Phillip.JPG
JAMES PATERSON. 1902, with STRATH.... c.1936.JPG
JAMES PATERSON. 1902, with STRATH.... c.1936.JPG
JASON. MV. B andJ, after 1963.JPG
JASON. MV. B andJ, after 1963.JPG
KALANBI, @ Port Pirie, 1980-2000.jpg
KALANBI, @ Port Pirie, 1980-2000.jpg
KEMBLA II, Pt. Kembla, 1986. Neg 872b-6.JPG
KEMBLA II, Pt. Kembla, 1986. Neg 872b-6.JPG
KEMBLA, @ Pt. Kembla, 1986 Neg 872a-16a.JPG
KEMBLA, @ Pt. Kembla, 1986 Neg 872a-16a.JPG
KIANDRA. Stannards. 1968.JPG
KIANDRA. Stannards. 1968.JPG
KIOLOA at Port Lincoln, May 1993.JPG
KIOLOA at Port Lincoln, May 1993.JPG
KORIMUL. 1982. Garden Is. 1997.JPG
KORIMUL. 1982. Garden Is. 1997.JPG
KURANDA @ Mackay, 1985. Neg 839-28.JPG
KURANDA @ Mackay, 1985. Neg 839-28.JPG
LINDFIELD. 1920 - 1962. Fenwicks.JPG
LINDFIELD. 1920 - 1962. Fenwicks.JPG
Line launch with PRINCESS MAHSURI. 1984. Proof 801-13a.JPG
Line launch with PRINCESS MAHSURI. 1984. Proof 801-13a.JPG
LISMORE tows WARATAH. 1983. Negfile 739-4A.3.JPG
LISMORE tows WARATAH. 1983. Negfile 739-4A.3.JPG
LUCINDA @ Port Pirie, Oct 2003, File 1393-10a.jpg
LUCINDA @ Port Pirie, Oct 2003, File 1393-10a.jpg
MANLY COVE (I) 1938, MV 1961.JPG
MANLY COVE (I) 1938, MV 1961.JPG
MANLY COVE (I) 1938. Fenwicks.JPG
MANLY COVE (I) 1938. Fenwicks.JPG
MANLY COVE, 1986. Neg 899-15.JPG
MANLY COVE, 1986. Neg 899-15.JPG
MATARANKA @ Darwin, 1995. File 1236-35.JPG
MATARANKA @ Darwin, 1995. File 1236-35.JPG
MOREE aground, 1961.JPG
MOREE aground, 1961.JPG
MSB Dog Boat, c.1950s.JPG
MSB Dog Boat, c.1950s.JPG
MYALLA, 1965, Burnie. Sydney. 2001.JPG
MYALLA, 1965, Burnie. Sydney. 2001.JPG
NELSON. SS. at SHF base.JPG
NELSON. SS. at SHF base.JPG
NEWBURGH. SS. 1888 - 1953, Fenwicks.JPG
NEWBURGH. SS. 1888 - 1953, Fenwicks.JPG
Oil pollution boom @ MSB 2 Depot, Balmain, 1992 File 1154-14.JPG
Oil pollution boom @ MSB 2 Depot, Balmain, 1992 File 1154-14.JPG
PETANYA, barge tug, Hastings R. 1993. File 1192-6.JPG
PETANYA, barge tug, Hastings R. 1993. File 1192-6.JPG
PICTON @ Stannards Port Kembla. 1986. Neg 872a-19a.JPG
PICTON @ Stannards Port Kembla. 1986. Neg 872a-19a.JPG
PROCEED. Nicholsons. Proof 158-10, c.1969.JPG
PROCEED. Nicholsons. Proof 158-10, c.1969.JPG
PROVIDORE. Nichos.JPG
PROVIDORE. Nichos.JPG
SAUCY JACK. B and J, at Bramble fire, Levers.JPG
SAUCY JACK. B and J, at Bramble fire, Levers.JPG
SHELL COVE, 1986. Neg 899-8.JPG
SHELL COVE, 1986. Neg 899-8.JPG
SHIRLEY SMITH, 1987. MSB. G.Andrews, master,  1991.JPG
SHIRLEY SMITH, 1987. MSB. G.Andrews, master, 1991.JPG
SHIRLEY SMITH, 1987. Sydney, 1998.JPG
SHIRLEY SMITH, 1997. Sydney, 1998.JPG
SIRIUS COVE, 1958.  Fenwicks.JPG
SIRIUS COVE, 1958. Fenwicks.JPG
Smith's timber yard Rozelle Bay, with MV CRISS.JPG
Smith's timber yard Rozelle Bay, with MV CRISS.JPG
ST. ARISTELL, 1950s.jpg
ST. ARISTELL, 1950s.jpg
ST. ARISTELL, Waratah tug.jpg
ST. ARISTELL, Waratah tug.jpg
ST. GILES, Waratah tug.jpg
ST. GILES, Waratah tug.jpg
STERLING, glass plate neg. Dufty.JPG
STERLING, glass plate neg. Dufty.JPG
STORMCOCK. SS.JPG
STORMCOCK. SS.JPG
SYDNEY COVE, 1956. Fenwicks.JPG
SYDNEY COVE, 1956. Fenwicks.JPG
TED NOFFS and SHIRLEY SMITH, @ 9 Walsh bay. 1992. File 1147-1a.JPG
TED NOFFS and SHIRLEY SMITH, @ 9 Walsh bay. 1992. File 1147-1a.JPG
TED NOFFS. MSB. 1987. Goat Is. c.1990.JPG
TED NOFFS. MSB. 1987. Goat Is. c.1990.JPG
TEMORA on Botany slip, 1984. Proof 783-30.JPG
TEMORA on Botany slip, 1984. Proof 783-30.JPG
THERESA WARD. Wallace Tugs.JPG
THERESA WARD. Wallace Tugs.JPG
TITAN. crane. 1917. sunk 1992.JPG
TITAN. crane. 1917. sunk 1992.JPG
TREWALLA @ Portland, 1978.jpg
TREWALLA @ Portland, 1978.jpg
URUNGA, @ ANL Botany, 1984. Proof 823-28a.JPG
URUNGA, @ ANL Botany, 1984. Proof 823-28a.JPG
UTAH with flat top lighter.JPG
UTAH with flat top lighter.JPG
VAN with flat top lighters. Proof 146-13, 1970.JPG
VAN with flat top lighters. Proof 146-13, 1970.JPG
VIM, (poss.) 1987. Neg 934-24.JPG
VIM, (poss.) 1987. Neg 934-24.JPG
W J TROTTER @ Newcastle, 1986. Proof 891-11a.JPG
W J TROTTER @ Newcastle, 1986. Proof 891-11a.JPG
WALANA, 1989. File 1048-32.JPG
WALANA, 1989. File 1048-32.JPG
WANILLA @ Wallaroo, 1973.JPG
WANILLA @ Wallaroo, 1973.JPG
WARANG, pre-WW2.jpg
WARANG, pre-WW2.jpg
WARANG, Waratah tugs, c.1950.jpg
WARANG, Waratah tugs, c.1950.jpg
WARRAWEE, @ Newcastle, 1993. File 1161-25.JPG
WARRAWEE, @ Newcastle, 1993. File 1161-25.JPG
WARRINGAH, 1982.jpg
WARRINGAH, 1982.jpg
WARRINGAH, 1989. File 1024-16.JPG
WARRINGAH, 1989. File 1024-16.JPG
WARUNG, A. E. Rawson.JPG
WARUNG, A. E. Rawson.JPG
WATAGAN @ Newcastle, May 1999, File 1337-16.jpg
WATAGAN @ Newcastle, May 1999, File 1337-16.jpg
WATTLE  in Blackwattle Bay, 1978.JPG
WATTLE in Blackwattle Bay, 1978.JPG
WEYCO LOGGER, trials, 1970.JPG
WEYCO LOGGER, trials, 1970.JPG
WEYCO LOGGER. Weyers.JPG
WEYCO LOGGER. Weyers.JPG
WHANGAREI, @ Newcastle, 1994. File 1216-30.JPG
WHANGAREI, @ Newcastle, 1994. File 1216-30.JPG
WHITE BAY, Jan 1990. File 1054-2.JPG
WHITE BAY, Jan 1990. File 1054-2.JPG
WICKHAM @ Newcastle, 1994. File 1216-31.JPG
WICKHAM @ Newcastle, 1994. File 1216-31.JPG
WILGA SS. F'mantle. 1969. proof 175-3.JPG
WILGA SS. F'mantle. 1969. proof 175-3.JPG
WILLARA, Sydney, 2002.jpg
WILLARA, Sydney, 2002.jpg
WINIFRED-B. SS.JPG
WINIFRED-B. SS.JPG
WOMBI @ Newcastle, May 1999, File 1337-11a.jpg
WOMBI @ Newcastle, May 1999, File 1337-11a.jpg
WONGA leads TITAN with WONGA, c.1957.jpg
WONGA leads TITAN with WONGA, c.1957.jpg
WOONA  and ARAFURA in White Bay, 1970.jpg
WOONA and ARAFURA in White Bay, 1970.jpg
WOONA @ 7a Sydney Cove, 1970.jpg
WOONA @ 7a Sydney Cove, 1970.jpg
WOONA stands by, 1970.jpg
WOONA stands by, 1970.jpg
WOONA, engine room, 1970.jpg
WOONA, engine room, 1970.jpg
WOONA, stem with tyres. 1970.jpg
WOONA, stem with tyres. 1970.jpg
WOONA, view from wheelhouse, 1970.jpg
WOONA, view from wheelhouse, 1970.jpg
WYAMBI, Newcastle, 1982. Proof 720-22.JPG
WYAMBI, Newcastle, 1982. Proof 720-22.JPG
WYBIA. 1887, Launceston, later HENRY LEITH. q.v.JPG
WYBIA. 1887, Launceston, later HENRY LEITH. q.v.JPG
WYOLA SS. F'mantle, 1969. Proof 174-15.JPG
WYOLA SS. F'mantle, 1969. Proof 174-15.JPG
WYONG with SINGAPORE EAGLE, 1983. Proof 763-15a.JPG
WYONG with SINGAPORE EAGLE, 1983. Proof 763-15a.JPG
YARWUN, arrival Port Lincoln. Oct. 1976.JPG
YARWUN, arrival Port Lincoln. Oct. 1976.JPG
YELTA. 1949. Port Adelaide. 1986.JPG
YELTA. 1949. Port Adelaide. 1986.JPG
YUNA  1943, Fremantle, 1958.JPG
YUNA 1943, Fremantle, 1958.JPG
A.D.YARRA. 1974, Sydney, 1982.JPG
A.D.YARRA. 1974, Sydney, 1982.JPG

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