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Inspections are available by appointment. Please contact Michael Coon at (518) 233-8575 or Michael.Coon@canals.ny.gov with questions or to schedule an appointment.

1938 Tug Boat Chancellor.

It was built in 1938 by the Ira S. Bushey & Sons Shipyard of Brooklyn, New York. She measures 76.7 ft (23.4 m) in length, 21 ft (6.4 m) in beam, and 9.3 ft (2.8 m) depth of hold. She was designed for use on the New York State Barge Canal.

She has a telescopic wheelhouse

In 2017 she took on water and sunk up to her wheelhouse (see photos), currently floating

Working condition unknown

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TUG CHANCELLOR
Bullt in 1938 by the Ira S. Bushey & Sons Shipyard in Brookyn, NY, the Chancellor is a single screw tugboat with a welded steel hull featuring fully-molded lines with an elliptical fan tail, round bilges and a pronounced sheer which sweeps upwards to meet a plumb bow. Its low profile with short funnels and low pilothouse is characteristic of canal tugs constrained by the NYS Barge Canal’s original 15.5 foot height limitation.
It has a length of 76.7 feet; a beam of 21 feet; and a depth of 9.3 feet. Its tonnage is 99 gross tons and 67 net tons.
Its hull is divided into six compartments by bulkheads, designed to house (moving from fore to aft): (first compartment) the vessel’s fuel tank, with a capacity of approximately 4,000 gallons; (second compartment) a 500-gallon potable water tank and the hydraulic ram used to raise and lower the pilothouse (installed in 1963); (third compartment) the lower engine room; (fourth compartment) a 4,000 gallon fuel tank; and (5th compartment) hydraulic steering equipment.
The engine is a direct-reversible, two-stroke, air-started 1937 D14 Fairbanks Morse diesel.
The main deck is open at the bow and stern. It is surrounded by steel bulwarks pierced by freeing ports in the after half of the deck. A deckhouse divided into compartments occupies more than half the length of the main deck, and houses (moving aft from the bow): a semi-circular compartment containing the lower pilothouse; the galley; the upper engine room, which is connected to the lower engine room by port and starboard ladderways; and a fourth compartment partitioned into four cabins with twin bunks. A small shower locker and a small toilet locker are located in quarter round chambers adjacent to the upper engine room.
The deckhouse or cabin top is accessed from the main deck by port and starboard ladders. The telescoping pilot house, modified in 1963, is accessible from the forward end of the cabin top through a narrow door. The pilothouse is semi-circular in design and contains six retractable windows across the front. Doors originally leading up to the pilot house from the sides have been replaced with two fixed windows.
The Chancellor was registered in the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 (99NR01573) as “Chancellor; a canal tugboat” under criterion C.
The last known owners of the Tug Chancellor have not properly maintained the vessel and it is now in a significant state of disrepair. NYSCC proposes no modifications to the vessel prior to auction, and offers the vessel in “as is, where is” condition.

**NYSCC is encouraging the re-use of this vessel versus scrapping of the unit. In the event this vessel is purchased solely for the purposes of scrapping, NYSCC asks the winning bidder to consider access to the vessel for the NYS Museum and to consider surrendering to the Museum any components it considers worthy of entry into the State's permanent collection.**

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Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.

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Questions & Inspection: Inspections are available by appointment. Please contact Michael Peruzzini at 585-589-5689 or michael.peruzzini@canals.ny.gov with questions or to schedule an appointment.

1942 Non-Self-Propelled Flat Bottom Steel Barge

Dimensions: Vessel is 63’ in length and 21’ in width, draft of approximately 4’, beam 21’
Overall height of vessel is approximately 14’ with 10’ above deck.

Purpose: For inland work crew use, built with 2-crew levels.

Upper Level has six bunk rooms, and other room areas, bathroom & shower,
Ceiling lighting, two 150-gallon water storage tanks plumbed to washroom, galley & related.

Lower Level has a small office, captains’ quarters, fuel oil boiler with hot water baseboard,
Area for fuel oil storage tank, 300-gallon waste tank, one bunk room, propane water heater,
Lunchroom for servicing 20-25 people, Galley with sinks, six burner propane range/griddle & double oven, Propane hot water tank, etc.

Comments: At the time these images were taken the vessel was moved to their dry-dock for normal maintenance inspection. This vessel is shore-powered and has a circuit breaker box.

Condition: This vessel is in fair operational condition for its age, I was told that the furnace and plumbing is operational however, the 500 gallon fuel oil tank was removed due two being dry-docked, the hot water tank needs replacing, there currently are no bilge pumps and buyer should add them, bathroom needs some updating. Bidders are encouraged to inspect.

Quarter Boat 1 (Lockport)

Constructed in 1942 by New York State forces in Syracuse for use on the New York State Barge Canal System, Quarter Boat #1 (QB-1) has a flat-bottom welded steel hard-chined hull with a steel-frame two-story living quarters clad in riveted metal sheeting. The nonmotorized vessel measures 64’ in length, 22’ in beam, and 2’ in draft. Typical windows on the vessel are 1-over-1 vinyl sash. The interior of QB-1 can be accessed via entry doors on the bow and stern leading to the galley, dining area, and a few crew quarters on the first story and a living space, crew quarters, and work areas on the second story. The fuel oil tank was previously removed from the vessel and the condition of the remaining utilities are unknown. The vessel was taken out of service in 2018.

***Please review all Auction terms at left side of auction before bidding***

Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.

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Questions & Inspection: Inspections are available by appointment. Please contact Troy Sebastiano at 315-871-4308 or troy.sebastiano@canals.ny.gov with questions or to schedule an appointment.

TUG GROUPER
Built in 1912 by the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, OH, the Grouper is a single screw tugboat with a length of 74 feet, a beam of 19 feet 06 inches, and a depth of 12 feet.
In 1957, it was converted from steam to diesel, and operates on a Kahlenberg 6-cylinder engine.
History:
The tug was originally named the Gary. In 1934, it was sold to the C. Reiss Coal Company and renamed Green Bay. North American Towing purchased the Green Bay in 1981 and renamed her Oneida. In 1987, it was sold to Wellington Towing of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and renamed Iroquois. Its original owner and builder, the Great Lakes Towing Company, purchased it in 1990, and renamed it Alaska. In 1999, it was sold to Florida Marine Terminals and renamed Grouper, but on its delivery voyage was left along the Erie Canal, where it remains, and put up for sale.

• Year: 1912
• Make: Great Lakes Towing Co.
• Model: Tug Grouper
• Body Style: Boat
• VIN/SN: Official # 210878
• Odometer Numbers: N/A
• Hours: 8745
• Engine Make/Model: Kahlenberg, 750 HP
• Cyl: 6
• Fuel Type: Gas
• Transmission Type: N/A
• Single Axle/Dual Axle: N/A
• Tire Size/Type: N/A
• Tire Condition: N/A
• Drivetrain: N/A
• Does the unit operate?: Unknown
• Does the vehicle start?: Unknown
• Are keys available?: N/A
• Ownership Documents: Bill of Sale Only
• Mechanical Condition: Unknown
• Mechanical Notes: Converted from steam in 1950s. Abandoned vessel not owned by NYSCC. LOA 73.5', Beam 18.5', Draft 10'. Due to draft size will need to be removed on the eastbound canal from Lyons NY other wise can't get past Penfield. Prompt removal of this vessel is required.
• Body Condition: Fair
• Body Notes: Rust, top deck area signs of rusted through. Formerly named Iroquois, Oneida, Alaska, Green Bay and Gary.
• Interior Condition: Poor
• Misc Info: Peeling paint, abandoned for several years. (1) head, (2) sinks.
• Titled: No
• GVWR: 71 Tons

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Questions & Inspection: Inspections are available by appointment. Please contact Stephen Thorp at 315-695-2210 x 305 or Stephen.Thorp@canals.ny.gov with questions or to schedule an appointment.

U.S. Army Bridge Erection Boat (Lysander)

This military surplus vessel dating to 1972 is a twin screw two-sectioned aluminum hull bridge erection boat powered by Detroit Diesel 3-53 engines. One of the engines is still in place while the other has been removed but is included in the sale of the vessel. The vessel measures 27’ in length, 8’ in beam, and 3’4” in draft. The ID plate is somewhat obscured by paint, however the description identifying the vessel as a U.S. Army Bridge-Erection Boat and the serial number of the vessel is visible. The cradle is included with the vessel. The vessel has been out of service for a few years and the condition and operation of the vessel cannot be confirmed.

The vessel type, based upon a design created by the Army Corps of Engineers after World War II, consists of two separate sections that can be easily assembled and disassembled to allow for easier transport. With a shallow draft and significant power and maneuverability resulting from the twin engines and propellers, these vessels helped with the assembly of pontoon bridges, ferry priority cargo, and complete other odd jobs as necessary in Europe after World War II and in the Vietnam War.

Vessel Serial No. 72-26

Detroit Diesel Engine Serial Nos. 3D0099344 and 3D0098582

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Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.

• Fleet #: 90340
• Make: Higgins - US Military Surplus
• Model: 27' Bridge- Erection
• Body Style: Boat
• VIN/SN: S/N 72-26
• Odometer Numbers: N/A
• Hours: 240 and 907
• Engine Make/Model: Dual Detroit Diesel Allison engines
• Cyl: Unknown
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Transmission Model: N/A
• Transmission Type: N/A
• Single Axle/Dual Axle: N/A
• Tire Size/Type: 9.00 - 16LT, 1 with large gash
• Tire Condition: Poor
• Drivetrain: N/A
• Does the unit operate?: No
• Does the vehicle start?: No
• Are keys available?: No
• Ownership Documents: Bill of Sale Only
• Mechanical Condition: Poor
• Mechanical Notes: Vintage in need of full restoration, includes original engines. 1 sitting outside of the boat, neither in working condition. 1 of the rudders sitting inside of boat. Twin screw propellers.
• Body Condition: Poor
• Body Notes: Higgins designed boat in two sections for ease of transport. Does have a hole on rear right side see picture. Sitting on boat cradle that measures approx. 22.5' long x 7'-.8" wide. Also includes additional cradle.
• Interior Condition: Poor
• Titled: No