USS Algonquin, completed as El Toro in 1891 for the Southern Pacific Railroad's Morgan Line, was a small harbor tug commissioned by the United States Navy 2 April 1898. Renamed Accomac, after Accomac, Virginia, June 1898, renamed Nottoway in 1918 and, after the Navy adopted alphanumeric hull numbers on 17 July 1920, classified as YT-18, a district tug. On 5 October 1942 the name was cancelled and the tug was simply YT-18 until 1944 when classification was changed to YTL-18, a little harbor tug. Over the years as a Navy tug, from 1898 to 1946, the tug served from Cuba to Boston.
Construction
The steam tug El Toro was built at Newport News, Virginia by Newport News Shipbuilding for the Southern Pacific Railroad Company owned Morgan Line with delivery 20 May 1891. The tug was designed by naval architect Horace See with a quadruple expansion steam engine, then an unusual feature.El Toro was built principally as a fire boat with towing capability to tow the Morgan Line ships arriving or departing New York between the passenger terminal at North River Pier 37 and the cargo terminal at Pier 25.El Toro was the second ship, hull number 2, constructed by the then small shipyard, and its success led to building the line's cargo and passenger ships El Sud (hull #3), El Norte (#4), and El Rio (#5) and El Cid (#6) as its next four ships.
Royal Canadian Navy RCN HMCS Firebrand Fire Class Tug CFB E
Firebrand tug puttin round the bay. HMCS Calgary and HMCS Algonquin in the background.
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HMCS Algonquin somewhere in the Pacific
CH-12426 completes a "brownie run" or photo passby of HMCS Algonquin somewhere in the pacific.
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Disabled Canadian ship arrives at Hawaii's Pearl Harbor under tow after engine fire
(7 Mar 2014) A Canadian refuelling ship disabled by an engine fire pulled into Pearl Harbor under tow on Thursday morning with nearly 300 sailors on board.
US Navy tug boats guided the HMCS Protecteur to a pier after making a slow journey from Pacific Ocean waters north of Hawaii.
The ship received help from the US Navy after the fire broke out last week, leaving 20 sailors with minor injuries, the Royal Canadian Navy said.
The fire engulfed a large space, three or four stories high.
The Canadian navy said a doctor treated sailors for dehydration, exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
Sailors came off the ship having not shaved or showered in a week.
The ship lost power amid the fire and did not regain it during the trip to Pearl Harbor.
Commodore Bob Auchterlonie, leader of the Canadian...
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HMCS Victoria arrives for RIMPAC
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Sinking the Saguenay didn't go as planned, 1994
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Docking USS Spruance.wmv
My Tug, the Fort Lauderdale, brings yet another Navy ship safely into Port in Key West.
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H.M.C.S. ALGONQUIN {#1} (Destroyer) {4/25/'13}-in Vancouver (Thursday)
4/25/2013-Canada Place, Vancouver filmed Thursday around 6:45pm. HMCS Algonquin-Canadian navy destroyer. In front is the HMCS Victoria-CDN navy submarine, I put up a video of the sub too.
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U.S. Navy Rescues Canadian HMCS Protecteur
A CANADIAN REFUELING SHIP RECEIVED SOME MUCH NEEDED HELP FROM THE U.S. NAVY. ARMY SERGEANT BRAD PARRISH REPORTS ON HOW THE TWO COUNTRIES WORKED TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE REACHED SHORE SAFELY.
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HMCS Protecteur towed into Victoria 0715
Towed by Glendale and Glendyne
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Canadian navy comes to RIMPAC 2010
PEARL HARBOR (June 24, 2010) - The Canadian Navy Iroquois-class guided missile destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 263)arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)
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(7 Mar 2014) A Canadian refuelling ship disabled by an engine fire pulled into Pearl Harbor under tow on Thursday morning with nearly 300 sailors on board.
US ...
(7 Mar 2014) A Canadian refuelling ship disabled by an engine fire pulled into Pearl Harbor under tow on Thursday morning with nearly 300 sailors on board.
US Navy tug boats guided the HMCS Protecteur to a pier after making a slow journey from Pacific Ocean waters north of Hawaii.
The ship received help from the US Navy after the fire broke out last week, leaving 20 sailors with minor injuries, the Royal Canadian Navy said.
The fire engulfed a large space, three or four stories high.
The Canadian navy said a doctor treated sailors for dehydration, exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
Sailors came off the ship having not shaved or showered in a week.
The ship lost power amid the fire and did not regain it during the trip to Pearl Harbor.
Commodore Bob Auchterlonie, leader of the Canadian Pacific Fleet, said the ship encountered "an absolute worst-case scenario" of a major fire on board a tanker in the middle of the ocean at night, which was then compounded by the power loss.
"The leadership on board, the professionalism of the sailors and the courage displayed to get through this has been absolutely exceptional," he told reporters after greeting those on board the ship.
Auchterlonie expressed his gratitude for the US Coast Guard and US Navy's help during the ordeal.
The ship's captain Commodore Julian Elbourne said the main thing was that those on board have returned safely to shore.
"The most important thing is that I left here last Thursday with 298 sailors and came home today with 298 sailors."
The 44-year-old ship was on its way home from a three- to four-week deployment, he said.
The Protecteur is a supply ship that refuels and provides food and parts to other navy vessels at sea.
Earlier this week, an American guided-missile destroyer took 19 relatives of the Canadian crew back to Hawaii.
The family members had been travelling with the Protecteur as part of a regular programme allowing relatives to join crews on return trips from long missions.
The rest of the crew stayed with the Protecteur, except for one crew member who had cut his hand, Harrigan said.
The tow was initially complicated by rough seas that caused the tow line to break on Sunday.
But the deep-water ocean tug USS Sioux took over the towing, and the escort saw better conditions later in the week.
The Protecteur was scheduled to be retired next year.
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(7 Mar 2014) A Canadian refuelling ship disabled by an engine fire pulled into Pearl Harbor under tow on Thursday morning with nearly 300 sailors on board.
US Navy tug boats guided the HMCS Protecteur to a pier after making a slow journey from Pacific Ocean waters north of Hawaii.
The ship received help from the US Navy after the fire broke out last week, leaving 20 sailors with minor injuries, the Royal Canadian Navy said.
The fire engulfed a large space, three or four stories high.
The Canadian navy said a doctor treated sailors for dehydration, exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
Sailors came off the ship having not shaved or showered in a week.
The ship lost power amid the fire and did not regain it during the trip to Pearl Harbor.
Commodore Bob Auchterlonie, leader of the Canadian Pacific Fleet, said the ship encountered "an absolute worst-case scenario" of a major fire on board a tanker in the middle of the ocean at night, which was then compounded by the power loss.
"The leadership on board, the professionalism of the sailors and the courage displayed to get through this has been absolutely exceptional," he told reporters after greeting those on board the ship.
Auchterlonie expressed his gratitude for the US Coast Guard and US Navy's help during the ordeal.
The ship's captain Commodore Julian Elbourne said the main thing was that those on board have returned safely to shore.
"The most important thing is that I left here last Thursday with 298 sailors and came home today with 298 sailors."
The 44-year-old ship was on its way home from a three- to four-week deployment, he said.
The Protecteur is a supply ship that refuels and provides food and parts to other navy vessels at sea.
Earlier this week, an American guided-missile destroyer took 19 relatives of the Canadian crew back to Hawaii.
The family members had been travelling with the Protecteur as part of a regular programme allowing relatives to join crews on return trips from long missions.
The rest of the crew stayed with the Protecteur, except for one crew member who had cut his hand, Harrigan said.
The tow was initially complicated by rough seas that caused the tow line to break on Sunday.
But the deep-water ocean tug USS Sioux took over the towing, and the escort saw better conditions later in the week.
The Protecteur was scheduled to be retired next year.
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4/25/2013-Canada Place, Vancouver filmed Thursday around 6:45pm. HMCS Algonquin-Canadian navy destroyer. In front is the HMCS Victoria-CDN navy submarine, I put...
4/25/2013-Canada Place, Vancouver filmed Thursday around 6:45pm. HMCS Algonquin-Canadian navy destroyer. In front is the HMCS Victoria-CDN navy submarine, I put up a video of the sub too.
4/25/2013-Canada Place, Vancouver filmed Thursday around 6:45pm. HMCS Algonquin-Canadian navy destroyer. In front is the HMCS Victoria-CDN navy submarine, I put up a video of the sub too.
A CANADIAN REFUELING SHIP RECEIVED SOME MUCH NEEDED HELP FROM THE U.S. NAVY. ARMY SERGEANT BRAD PARRISH REPORTS ON HOW THE TWO COUNTRIES WORKED TOGETHER TO MAK...
A CANADIAN REFUELING SHIP RECEIVED SOME MUCH NEEDED HELP FROM THE U.S. NAVY. ARMY SERGEANT BRAD PARRISH REPORTS ON HOW THE TWO COUNTRIES WORKED TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE REACHED SHORE SAFELY.
A CANADIAN REFUELING SHIP RECEIVED SOME MUCH NEEDED HELP FROM THE U.S. NAVY. ARMY SERGEANT BRAD PARRISH REPORTS ON HOW THE TWO COUNTRIES WORKED TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE REACHED SHORE SAFELY.
PEARL HARBOR (June 24, 2010) - The Canadian Navy Iroquois-class guided missile destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 263)arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for R...
PEARL HARBOR (June 24, 2010) - The Canadian Navy Iroquois-class guided missile destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 263)arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)
For more on what's happening during RIMPAC 2010 check out the RIMPAC 2010 Facebook page.
PEARL HARBOR (June 24, 2010) - The Canadian Navy Iroquois-class guided missile destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 263)arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)
For more on what's happening during RIMPAC 2010 check out the RIMPAC 2010 Facebook page.
(7 Mar 2014) A Canadian refuelling ship disabled by an engine fire pulled into Pearl Harbor under tow on Thursday morning with nearly 300 sailors on board.
US Navy tug boats guided the HMCS Protecteur to a pier after making a slow journey from Pacific Ocean waters north of Hawaii.
The ship received help from the US Navy after the fire broke out last week, leaving 20 sailors with minor injuries, the Royal Canadian Navy said.
The fire engulfed a large space, three or four stories high.
The Canadian navy said a doctor treated sailors for dehydration, exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
Sailors came off the ship having not shaved or showered in a week.
The ship lost power amid the fire and did not regain it during the trip to Pearl Harbor.
Commodore Bob Auchterlonie, leader of the Canadian Pacific Fleet, said the ship encountered "an absolute worst-case scenario" of a major fire on board a tanker in the middle of the ocean at night, which was then compounded by the power loss.
"The leadership on board, the professionalism of the sailors and the courage displayed to get through this has been absolutely exceptional," he told reporters after greeting those on board the ship.
Auchterlonie expressed his gratitude for the US Coast Guard and US Navy's help during the ordeal.
The ship's captain Commodore Julian Elbourne said the main thing was that those on board have returned safely to shore.
"The most important thing is that I left here last Thursday with 298 sailors and came home today with 298 sailors."
The 44-year-old ship was on its way home from a three- to four-week deployment, he said.
The Protecteur is a supply ship that refuels and provides food and parts to other navy vessels at sea.
Earlier this week, an American guided-missile destroyer took 19 relatives of the Canadian crew back to Hawaii.
The family members had been travelling with the Protecteur as part of a regular programme allowing relatives to join crews on return trips from long missions.
The rest of the crew stayed with the Protecteur, except for one crew member who had cut his hand, Harrigan said.
The tow was initially complicated by rough seas that caused the tow line to break on Sunday.
But the deep-water ocean tug USS Sioux took over the towing, and the escort saw better conditions later in the week.
The Protecteur was scheduled to be retired next year.
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4/25/2013-Canada Place, Vancouver filmed Thursday around 6:45pm. HMCS Algonquin-Canadian navy destroyer. In front is the HMCS Victoria-CDN navy submarine, I put up a video of the sub too.
A CANADIAN REFUELING SHIP RECEIVED SOME MUCH NEEDED HELP FROM THE U.S. NAVY. ARMY SERGEANT BRAD PARRISH REPORTS ON HOW THE TWO COUNTRIES WORKED TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE REACHED SHORE SAFELY.
PEARL HARBOR (June 24, 2010) - The Canadian Navy Iroquois-class guided missile destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 263)arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)
For more on what's happening during RIMPAC 2010 check out the RIMPAC 2010 Facebook page.