Russel Brothers Limited OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO Steelcraft Boat Builders
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RBF notes: Rebuilt winch tug, no info (Soo, ON July 3, 2004) 
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Soo tug races.
http://www.ssm.thegreattugboatrace.ca/Pictures.html
Sault Ste. Marie Tugboat Race early 2000s. New Billy, Queensville, Bonnyville, Channel Bratt, Cobra.
2003 Great Tugboat Race programme courtesy Jeanette Cox. "The New Billy worked pulling a barge on the Upper Montreal River delivering fuel, equipment and general freight during the 1980's. Before that time, she was known as Old Billy and was owned by Claude Drouin. Her engine and transmission were reconditioned by Harry Gamble Shipyard in 1983 and in 1984 she received a new upper deck. New Billy is pleased to be a part of the Great Tugboat Race."
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2004 Great Tug Boat Race in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Photo by Daniel Sauve.
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2004 Great Tug Boat Race in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Photo by Daniel Sauve.
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RBF notes: Rebuilt winch tug, no info (Soo, ON July 3, 2004) 
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KAM and New Billy painting entitled "Helping Hands" done by a painter Norton. Photo by Jeremy Frech.
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Jimmy Polnick comments (Feb. 11, 2019): "These were part of a yearly auction as part of The Great Tugboat Race, in Sault Ste. Marie. Tickets would be sold for this, and I believe you also got a ticket as part of your calendar when you purchased it. The money that was raised through the tug boat races went towards helping children in both Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, and Michigan, with mobility issues." |
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Soo tug races.
http://www.ssm.thegreattugboatrace.ca/Pictures.html
Soo tug races 2004. Jimmy Polnick photo.
White River, Ontario, Jan. 29, 2017. Photos by Clinton Robinson, courtesy Rob Goodfellow.
Click to enlarge.
Matthew Carlson writes (Nov. 8, 2017)..."Newer photos of the New Billy my coworker sent me in August. It is operated by Kabbi Lake Forrest Products in White River Ontario. Lots of power with its 4-71 Detroit diesel but needs a lot more weight up forward.
For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
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