Back in the day captain Donald Hughes San Francisco bar pilot unit 48 got on the wrong ship. When he climbed aboard went to the wheelhouse and I told the officer on watch let’s go! The watch officer informed him that they weren’t due to go up river until the next day. Captain he just responded with his usual aplomb you’re right I was just testing you. He climbed back down the ladder onto the pilot boat and proceeded to the right ship.

The phrase "Going to the wrong ship" always reminds me when twice I had to pick up a compass adjuster. After swinging the ship, I had to pick him up. The ship, always at night, would be preparing to sail to sea. All ships look the same at night. But, I never failed to go directly to it. I always had to request the bridge to keep it below 7 knts to facilitate getting the adjuster down the pilot ladder aboard my boat. 😮😅

I bet pulling in and filling up the wrong ship would probably eat in to your Christmas bonus.

Tim has nerves of steel, any slight moment of intensiveness could cause a scrape or crash.

Nothing is ever as easy as it looks but the 'A' Team come out on top again, Capt. Seeing SS United States, the Blue Riband holder was an added bonus. 👍👏

Master at work.. Loved my old Tug/Tow days.. But mine was rescue at sea for most Towboat US stuff and USCG...

It's a pleasure to watch you operate your vessel.

Just started watching you. Love the videos. I pull pier containers out of port Newark red Hook terminal. I see you once in a while when I waiting for a container. I love everything about trains, planes, and trucks now tugboats. Keep up the great work.

I know your talking to us but sometimes I think even if we weren't here this is the conversation you have always in your head and to your crew.

A good man or woman is able to admit mistakes. Earned a sub from me. 🙂

Going to the wrong ship. Story of my life😂 Saw your mentor Capt Mike B over the weekend. Just a NICE guy! Must have been a pleasure to work with.

I picked up a new sailboat in that port a long time ago, not that pier. Got shipped to the US on a container ship. They picked up the boat and cradle with the container crane set it down. Then picked just the picked up the boat with slings and put it in the water. Was an interesting day.

With a large amount of Love and Respect to Captain " Big Daddy " Tim.... From All of Us Both here in Andros, Greece... Happy Father's Day.... George and Irene Stouraites... ❤️

Whilst im glad you went to the correct ship first, it would have been great video coming stern first back out the gap! 😂👍🏼

I have a 30’ Sea Ray in the port of Duluth. You have helped me fine tune my skills on operation. Although I’ve been boating for 40 years, this is my first twin screw. It was a bit daunting at first, I’m getting used to it though thanks to you. Bless sir! TZ

This is so educational! Even though I live on a much smaller canal boat, the problems encountered are so much the same, often at extremely low speeds, trying to slide perfectly into a tight mooring with some current pulling one way and the wind blasting round a building to mess it all up!

👍✅ Great to be stuck in the wheelhouse on days like this Tim 👏

Awesome learning experience from a true professional Seaman. Love the team effort. Thank you much, Captain Tim. The view of the United States was cool as well. Blessings. Sherry 🥰 🙏 🚢⚓

Tim ... Excellent video as always ... stay safe. CUOTO

I've never driven twins before but you explained that so well I understood you explicitly! Well done, I'm sounding British and that's weird.

I am amazed st how easy you make it look when you are getting into position to a ship. Calm, cool, collected, and you smile and laugh. I am hooked on this channel now.

FWIW, I was wating for a truck to load an opera on to one time that went to Grand Rapids, IA not Grand Rapids, MI.... Spent a good deal of time just waiting around that day. Those mistakes DO happen ;). Great content as always capt.

When the Big Blow comes you can always hide behind the United States....😆 good video!

Great video...Capt. Tim......Great seeing the SS United States.....My Grandfather sailed on her as The Chief Bosun from 1958 to 1969 when she was layed up in Norfolk, Virginia permanently in 1969 due to lack of subsidies from the US Government...was too much to operate based on the ratio of crew to passengers.....every crew member that has served on her including her Captains are long deceased.....She was a fast ship....... Regards, George and Irene Stouraites Andros, Greece....

That was a nice surprise seeing the USS UNITED STATES. Thank you Wishing you and all the fathers out there HAPPY FATHERS DAY Cuoto 👍

It happens to us all, Tim.

Like Butta! Great job Tim. Be Safe.

Tim 🐝@Z nice video as usual! Cheers 🍻

Thinking about your channel as I watch the wind blow off the white caps out my window - Hudson River. Yea it's howling. My SV get's launched Monday and the world will be right, I'm sure.

Awesome video capt! You should bring back the controls cam.

Good job Captain

Thank you Tim, good seamanship again, in a tight space that is!

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

It’s a crying shame the Government never took care of that liner, she used to be moored in Norfolk, Va back in the 70’s

Hi Tim another day another Dollar ,,you nearly made a huge mistake it pays to ask and be safe …I hope you enjoy your day and no more mistakes ,as they can be costly ..Have a good day my friend and be safe cheers from Australia ❤️🙏😃👍🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸😃🧌

enjoyed the video thank you Tim

Great content and super likable person! Thanks!

Tim I have no doubt you could have slid right in beside the SS UNITED STATES….and just as skillfully slid back out, ..welcome back to Philly .. CUOTO

Neat video. Could really see the effects of the changing environmental conditions on your conning efforts. Would have been a real challenge had gone to the other ship.

Good job Tim

Thanks!

Another great video and kind of funny.😂 Glad you checked which ship.

Cuoto Tim 🇦🇺😃👍

Loved it. Outstanding video

We're watching artwork. Very nice Tim. I learned sompin' Not my line of work. 😁

I take it the rudder control moves the rudder only when you move the control in the direction required? This as opposed to the rudder following the angle of the control. 🤔 Boy I enjoyed this upload. I’m a controls freak. 😂

Good job, very interesting watching you and your team work!

That was a beautiful landing tim work of art

Hey Tim, new subscriber, great channel! I'm a native New Yorker, aircraft pilot and amateur sailor. Currently I have a 27' Hunter sloop in NC. I'm really bad at maneuvering near dock on engine power, getting some great insight from you! One thing I was surprised at is that when you call Traffic and they give you instructions, you don't have to read them back for confirmation like we do with instrument clearances. You have talent sir, respect!

I thought a fluke was on an anchor ⚓ not a propeller! Lol

It happens. All ship look alike. Thanks Tim. CUOTO

I was hoping for a close up of the old ship. Oh well, maybe next time . Thanks Tim

I can't believe a ship that's named after the continent where so much history has been made,whether good or bad is being left to rack and ruin,the country should be ashamed of it's self.

nice job i just fond out how to watch you on my tv looking out the front window looked varry real like i was doing it my tv is 156 in and way cool to watch you work

Nice footage Tim....dreary day there but not here in Florida 🙂 I see the SS United States!!! Been there many times over the years when I lived in Pa.

Captain Tim, I have watched several of your lovely videos, and I do not understand why you are taking the barge along with you from place to place. I thought tugs that moved barges dropped them off and picked them up, and/or moved them from port to port like purpose-built cargo ships, but your tug and barge seem inseparable! 😉💜

Really like the vids.

Fantastic Video I Enjoyed It😊

Some Sailors have "Rockers" sewn on to the upper right sleeve, it's like auto pilot for a busy liberty party. boarding the wrong ship while drunk can be problematic, guaranteed to be full of bad nasties.

Jez Tim, I was really looking forward to you putting that size 12 barge n tug into that size 7 hole. Darn it all, now I'll have to wait for the next time. Just giving you a hard time. It's always good to double check your assignments, never good to fill up the wrong gas tank or demo the wrong house cause you're on the wrong block. Serious question - in these cases where you are encroaching on the rake of the stern does it make sense to "back in" or does that open up a whole Pandora's box of bad things will happen. Thanks for all the great content. 👍

Is there any chance of have a look at the tanker-man’s facilities? Just being nosey.

A man of your position sure has a lot of time to think about what he's done wrong; y'know before all the fire and crunching metal.

Well done Capt couldn't of done better myself

Would you have been able to dock between those 2 ships in that tide? Sure you can rest on tires, but as you point out rake at the back of the ships makes it not possible until further in. Would have been impressive to watch you fit the barge in if you could have! Mighty impressive watching you contemplating doing it until you checked you didn't need to.💪

Been there done that great job Captain Tim tell Gary Captain Woody Schamber said hi

Another great vid, Tim thanks. I was wondering, do you ever find yourself in a situation where you are approaching a berth or ship with the barge and you find things doing not to plan? Say more current that you bargained for or a squall with high winds and you just have to pull away from it and have a re-think?

I'm curious about the offloading of the fuel to the ship. The hose connections, pumps, rates of flow, number of gallons, etc..

Not exactly tropical outside Tim......... I'm getting cold just watching this..... if it's any consolation the predicted low in the waters off Auckland is 8 Celsius tonight...... I'm burning a lot of dinosaurs heating the boat...... cheers from NZ!

Great vid.. Thx Capt. Tim.

It was cool to see the United States is still at the dock. This had a couple of challenges.

I second that request another person asked about. Seeing the tankermans facilities. If thats allowed of course Cheers to another good one capt 👍 Cuoto

(Channel info at 1:30 is without music.)

THE WRONG SHIP OMG ITS THE WRONG SHIP CAP!!!!! I hate it when that happens good thing the crew doesnt have to get the siphom hoses out

I have a question or questions, for my education (and not as a snarky challenge). Would an option in a similar situation be to go reverse to the ship (starboard to starboard) so as to put the manifold on the barge closer to the ships connection point? That is to have more of the tug/barge on the flat part of the ship. Or would this just put the bow of the barge in the same precarious position in relation to the ships stern rake? I also release that rotating the whole tug/barge in the middle of the river could be a problem for other traffic, let alone the pain if backing that far into the berth. Again, just trying to expand my knowledge. Great videos, i always learn tons from you. Thanks.

You’re worrying too much Cap. Just keep going till it sounds expensive😁

The United States used to be moored at the Newport News coal dock.

Captain Tim I have a highly technical question for you. What is the paint brush for in the wheel house ? Do they put you to work varnishing while off loading product? Stay Safe Please !!! CUOTO

"" I'm sure you'll let me know in the comments ""......lmao, that's right. I'm an armchair warrior who has forgotten more than you will ever know about this or anything for that matter. So.... Umm, what were you talking about? It takes a special type of man to do the job you do but what few know/understand is that putting out videos requires a lot a skill-sets to bring content forward and then you gotta deal w/ people.... kinda like me, Captain? peace & GB You/yours

If you ever happen to be in my area, would you mind docking next to my driveway, you can tie up to the palm tree next to the sidewalk and fill up the tanks in my two cars, please?

Love the channel new subscriber we work on a small tug I could really use some advice on our set up we’re using to tow barges would be much appreciated.

I did not realize the USS United States was in Philly. For some reason I thought it was on the west coast.

CUOTO!

Thank you TIM my good friend Tug Captain. Just a question ❓ when you went Right Rudder 😊 does that put THRUST to your starboard prop. Or if you run one engine does that put THRUST to starboard to push your tug to STOP the Port surn. Just asking as I always am Amazed at the side movement of a bow towboat system on control of barge😊.

it's nice Although I would have enjoyed your to know that you are human and are not afraid to admit your..near..mistake. Although I must admit I would really of liked to see you make it between those ships.

Ever thought of using a golf range finder for distances?

👍😎👍

Current tide means nothing

Are you going to help take the New Jersey back to Camden?

oops well many look the same close up

"Ship Happens." So you are the fuel (truck) ship. I thought ship re-fueling was from pipe lines from the fuel farm to the ship. Now I know better.

Do you have a way to teach a deckhand to call out distance asking for a friend lol

I always thought when you heaved an anchor it was tossing it overboard. Does heave (like aloha) have a double meaning?

Wrong ship, they all look alike...

Switching fenders sounds labor intensive, just hitting a button?

How do they siphon out the toilets in the ships when they're docked for so long? And do they have to do an emergency siphon when they get to Port when they're out to see for a long period how big of a sewage tank they have on their ship? And if they do empty, their sewage, and tanks, out at sea, what fines how $$ would they have to pay if caught in the act of of dumping? Sincerely! R.S.V.

so this is the 2nd of your videos I've seen, you and your crew drive different ships sometimes? This looks much bigger.

Is that snow I see? If so what time of year is this?

Check twice more once ay skipp

Not sure if you meant to leave out the intro music, but it didn't make it into the video.

whats tugs Bollard Pull