Bad Hair Day by myrrhluz
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This is the Helen McAllister and was taken at the South Street Seaport in New York City.
"The tug, Helen McAllister, ex Georgetown, ex Admiral Dewey, was built in 1900 at Port Richmond, N.Y. for the Berwind-White Coal Co. The tug spent the next 55 years as the stalwart of the Berwind-White fleet, towing coal barges to bunker the myriad of ships in New York Harbor. As coal bunkering diminished, the tug was sold to a tug operator in Charleston, South Carolina. In the 1980s, McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. acquired the tugboat company in Charleston, and renamed the tug the Helen McAllister. She continued to work in the ports of Charleston and Georgetown, South Carolina. In 1992, with its tall steam stack rebuilt, the vessel was brought to New York Harbor and used to help dock tall ships during Op Sail at the South Street Seaport. In 2000, McAllister Towing donated the Helen McAllister to the South Street Seaport Museum. When she was launched as the Admiral Dewey in 1900, the Helen McAllister represented the very latest in technology. Originally powered with a triple expansion compound steam engine, developing 900 HP at a working pressure of 150 psi, the tug was repowered after WWII with a 1930's Fairbanks Morse diesel engine. Of the 500 tugboats that at one time worked in New York Harbor, the Helen McAllister is the only remaining tug of that generation. With her characteristic tall stack and original bell system to transmit orders to the engineer, she reminds us of an age that takes us back to the 19th century." (http://www.seany.org/)
Leslie and I are off today for Ireland. I tried to do a little commenting while here in NYC, but I found that there seemed to be a direct connection between my feet and brain. When one hurt the other didn't seem to want to work. But I looked and admired. I'll have very spotty Internet connection for the next week but hope to be able to log on every now and again.
Thanks for viewing and many, many thanks to those who commented/faved my last post of my oil painting. A lot of love and time went into her creation and I really appreciate your kind words.
I hope everyone is having a great May, with beautiful and photogenic weather. :)
Comments (33)
Bossie_Boots
Lol love it it really does look like hair a fantastic capture ... Enjoy your trip to Ireland safe journey and i look forward to your return take care hugs lou x
bimm3d
wonderful shot and very funny title!! :)
doarte
Excellent! Enjoy your journey to Ireland
magnus073
This is such a cool and funny pic Lucinda, and you couldn't have chosen a better title. So glad to hear you and Leslie are finally heading to Ireland, and hope you two have a wonderful and safe trip. Take lots of pics (already know you will) and take it easy on those feet ;)
Sea_Dog
Very nice shot
durleybeachbum
Marvellously amusing! have a super time!
bmac62
Did someone call for a mop in aisle three? Very creative and I'm one who loves the story behind the face.
dochtersions
Lol!!!! But (s)he is wearing a stunning head :D Have a lovely flight and holiday to Ireland, dear Lucinda; also for your dear sister, Leslie!
lior
Excellent POV and mood: a so wonderful photograph!
mgtcs
A fantastic title for this amazing image my friend, amazing work, enjoy your trip and take many photos to show us!
jendellas
:o) :o) You so made me chuckle. Hope you have a wonderful time, loads of pics too please :o) xxx
annie5
lol..like your title, cool capture! Have a good time with your sister :)
helanker
HAHA! What a funny rope wig :-) A really fine shot :-)
emmecielle
fantastic capture, Lucinda! :)
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic capture and great photo ! Have a good time with your sister !
flavia49
superlative shot!! Have a great time in Ireland!!
mickeyrony
This gives it a casual style like lol ..... Nice find again my Beatiful . Hope your holidays are going well and that your heart fills with gladness. Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Cela lui donne un style comme décontracté lol..... Joli trouvaille encore ma Belle . J'espère que tes vacances vont bien et que ton coeur se remplie d'allégresses . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))
sandra46
TERRIFIC COMPOSITION!
goodoleboy
Faith and begorrah, sure and you're off to Ireland, the auld sod, are you! Remember to kiss the Blarney Stone for me when you're there. And watch out for the lepreuchans! And, oh wow, what a riot of angles, masts, spars, riggings, ropes, and textures in this shot of the tug and surrounding ships, Lucinda! The bad hair thing in the middle reminds me of Cousin Itt, from the Aadams family.
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!
jocko500
cool shot of this boat.
wysiwig
Since this is the bow it just might be the mother of all mustaches. The ship's stack looks like a gigantic Dr. Seuss hat. I have really enjoyed your tour of New York. Thanks for taking us along. Bíodh am iontach agus an turas sábháilte. (Gailic for Have a great time and a safe trip)
Madbat
Lucky you! I priced out plane tics for a return to London (the closest I can get) and nearly choked! And I'm sure I saw that hair on a bus somewhere...
anianiani
Great shot
npauling
I love your title for this amazing capture, so well spotted. I hope you have a fantastic trip and we will see you when you return with lots of great photos.
CoreyBlack
Fascinating history of this amazing vessel. I had no idea a tug boat could last over 100 years. Love this nicely quirky and detailed photo.
SIGMAWORLD
COOL!
0rest4wicked
Great image and narrative!!!
danapommet
Tug boats are a special breed and you caught the best of this one. Dana
clbsmiley
You made me laugh with this one. I hope your trip was wonderful! :)