On Nov 3, 2003 the Flushing and Tripp moved a ship from the P & G berth at the mouth of the Back River to a terminal at it's head of navigation. Here the two boats are leaving Peddocks Island.

Alma at her berth at P & G

I was on the Tripp and it was the bow boat

The Flushing holding in the stern as the ship's lines are taken in

Once the Alma was off the dock, we were just dragged along through the narrow channel until we were used at the next dock

Once off the next dock, we both were worked up to 90's and pushed her in.

Line handlers coming out to grab the bow lines

Flushing after the job

Benjamin Baxter off of Point Allerton - Peddocks Island in the background

Flushing's builder's plate in her engine room

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Flushing's wheelhouse

On a raw day in November, we had to flip a barge over to repair her bottom. The Flushing and Tripp pulled from one side while the Baxter stood by. She finally flipped over after much ballasting on one side.

Baxter coming alongside the barge to let our lines go.

Tripp heading back to Boston