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TUFF-E-NUFF Almost Realtime updates – STOPPED. Placed 01/17/2011@16:52EST
TUFF-E-NUFF has left port this morning around 6am EST on her way to her new duty station. Sea conditions were as predicted, and are getting rougher. I have received a number of calls from the guys hitching a ride on TUFF-E-NUFF and the ride is making them nervous. Sea and wind conditions are picking up and a storm is on the horizon. TODAY SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH 15 KNOTS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD 9 SECONDS. A MODERATE CHOP ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SHOWERS AND CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. TUFF-E-NUFF is being pulled to the site and they have a good couple of hours of travel time remaining, if they do not abort due to bad sea conditions. The site is located at 27 12.6 – … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF Update on Placement
Saturday, the TISIRI team arrive at 10:30AM to find TUFF-E-NUFF moored along the end of the dock at Harborview Marina. Moored behind he was the Dawn Star, the Tug that towed TUFF-E-NUFF from St. Mary’s GA. to it’s present location. The day started off cool, but in a matter of minutes, we were all pulling off our warmer clothing and down to the T-shirts we went. The day was beautiful, sunny and warm. Sunday should be even better as far a weather goes. Now, this was the part that tugged at the heart. Friday January 14 friends and family of Kyle boarded TUFF-E-NUFF and written all long the port side and various locations in the tug are the fairwells, the notes and messages written to Kyle. Please see the pictures from ALL the … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF to be placed this Monday January 17, 2011
The original post on the placement date for TUFF-E-NUFF read TUFF-E-NUFF to be placed this Sunday January 16, 2011. The date has changed at the request of a group asking for more time. TISIRI has been able to extend the stay an additional day. Unfortunately, the request comes at a penalty. The sea conditions for Monday are: SUNDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 5 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. SMOOTH ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. MONDAY EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. A LIGHT CHOP ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. TUESDAY SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. There is a loss of resources, such as personnel and equipment yet I feel the documentary will come out ok. Stay tuned, come watch, and take picture of TUFF-E-NUFFs last days ‘on’ the water. She … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF to be placed this Sunday January 16, 2011
SUNDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. Right now it looks like an early morning departure, perhaps 4-5am EST from Harbor Branch Sunday January 16, 2011. The local and time are not official at the time of this post, just what has been discussed to date. If you or someone you know has a boat and would like to watch and film this event, feel free to contact me for up to date information at CONTACT LARRY. You can get location and time of departure. Sea conditions as of Thursday Jan 13, 2011 18:40pm EST SATURDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET. A LIGHT CHOP ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SATURDAY NIGHT NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET. MOSTLY SMOOTH ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SUNDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 5 … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF no longer in the St. Marys River, GA.
Today Saturday January 8, 2011, I, Larry Davis, Joe Kistel, and Ed Kalakauskis boarded TUFF-E-NUFF at 08:12 EST. While Joe and Ed prepared the pumps to remove any residual water, I took picutres and video. At 09:20 we are informed by David with the Marinia that he see’s Dawn Star, the Tug coming to tow TUFF-E-NUFF towards St. Lucie, FL. and Dawn Star ia about 20 minutes away. Well guess what, Ed and Joe jump on our boat and hustle to shore to get the something like 300lb anchor and bring it back before the tug arrives. Guess what? I pop out of the galley on the starboard side and look forward to see this red and white tug staring at me. WOW! kewl!!. I move aft where my camera is … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF is on her way south
If you are interested in witnessing the placement of a century old tug as an artificial reef, we will be moving her south this Saturday along the eastern seaboard of Florida. The 19th century tug, TUFF-E-NUFF was scheduled to be moved and placed last year around the December time frame as the last artificial reef placed off the coast of Florida for 2010. Instead, she may be the first placement for the 2011 year. For more information regarding TUF-E-NUFF, you may contact me for more details, check back here at Divetalking.com and tisiri.org. … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF Update
Saturday Dec 11, 2010 I, Larry Davis, Joe Kistel and Ed Kalakauski made it to TUFF-E-NUFF around 09:00 EST. The tide was coming in and getting higher. We liked this. As Joe and I made it across the marsh, we look west to see the profile of TUFF-E-NUFF in the background. The time we reached her, she turned 180 degrees. She is floating and we board from the port side. We tie our boat to the tug, and get a phone call from Ed. He’s at the marina waiting to be picked up. Perfect timing. Joe and I just reach the tug. So, off goes Joe to get Ed. [slideshow id=7] Putting on our new and clean environmental protection suits, and man gloves, the three of us go off to continue doing … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF Update
TUFF-E-NUFF still sits on St. Marys Georgia, waiting for approval to be moved south. The county has some items to address regarding the placement of artificial reefs. Just shows the amount of details one must tend to just to get a vessel placed as an artificial reef. I am confident everyone will be satisfied, it’s just a timing issue right now. So hang tight and as soon as I know more I keep you informed. So come back to divetalking looking for the date TUFF-E-NUFF will leave St. Marys Georgia and her approximate date of arrival and placement off shore as an artificial reef. Saturday December 11, 2010 Joe Kistel and I, Larry Davis head to TUFF-E-NUFF to perform some more maintenance and preparation. There’s always a little more that can be … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF U.S. Coast Guard Scheduled Inspection Update
Today, Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Joe Kistel with TISIRI is making a personal visit to the U.S. Coast Guard in Mayport Florida to assure the inspection promised Monday will occur. Here is the link to the Monday Dec. 6, 2010 US Coast Guard Inspection. Tim, our Tug Captain from the placement of Spike and Culverts off Jacksonville, Florida coast line last year is our Captain for this adventure. He is on 24 standby, waiting for our call today after today’s inspection, if all goes well to prepare his tug to tow TUFF-E-NUFF to Port St. Lucie, Florida. Check back later today for an update to this post as to how the day went and what comes next. —– UPDATE as of 11:15AM EST I just got off the phone with Joe Kistel with TISIRI. The … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF
No pictures today but good news. The tug was moved to deeper waters and she floats! The US Coast Guard paid us a visit and the inspection turned out really well. There are some items of concern and we are addressing those for our next and hopefully final inspection, Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010. If all goes well, TUFF-E-NUFF should be on her way south Thursday and no later than Friday, the week of 12/9,10/2010. The estimate time for travel will be approximately 4+ days. All travel will be within the intercoastal. That puts TUFF-E-NUFF’s placement around mid week, next week. Keep your fingers crossed that she makes it down south, safely. Larry … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF
The saga continues and TUFF-E-NUFF is proving to be TUFF but not E-NUFF for Joe Kistel, Ed Kalakauskis and I, Larry Davis. The three of us made TUFF-E-NUFF our home this past weekend. What a cleaning she got. Cutting more wires than we cared to, we cut and cut, pulled, snipped, sawed, unbolted, tugged, snipped and a few choice words. Here are some of the pictures from this past weekends, 12/4-5/2010 efforts. The slideshow [slideshow id=8] The images. Click on an image to enlarge the image. Click on the enlarged image to enlarge the enlarged image . [nggallery id=8] Individual pictures I thought I would elaborate to give you the sense of the reasons why the pictures exist. This first picture is the view the three of us had as we disembark TUFF-E-NUFF. The joke was unless we get back to shore … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF
Work on TUFF-E-NUFF, the 19th century tug (1895) is making great strides. Coast Guard inspection is coming this Monday December 6, 2010. We continue to remove loose debris, remove port holes, hatches, glass windows, cable, piping, porcelain (the thrown), wood, water, diesel, oil, mud and gunk as well as patch holes. So far the rudder has been removed and the screw is coming off this weekend. Hopefully by Sunday, she will be moved to a location off the sand bar and into deeper waters, where she will need to float for the inspection. Once she is certified for towing, off towards Port St. Lucie she will be heading as one of Florida’s last artificial reefs for 2010. If you live in or Near St. Mary’s Georgia and are willing to assist in preparing … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF
Saturday November 20, 2010 Joe Kistel and I, Larry Davis drove up to St. Marys, Georgia to TUFF-E-NUFF, the 105 year old tug built in 1895. We spend about 5 hours on the vessel, cleaning, removing stuff, and inspectiing the engine compartment. Here are some pictures from that day. You can see the amount of work there is and needs to get done. If you or anyone you know would like to get involved with creating an artificial reef, we would love to hear from you. Get a different perspective of what goes on to ready this vessel for her new home. This picture shows the amount of rust and silt built up. You can just make out the bolts in the center. In this next picture, you are looking aft, starboard side. … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF The Tug that was
Remember the article posted earlier on the Tugboat TUFF-E-NUFF? Sept 8th Tuff-E-Nuff article Sept 17th Tuff-E-Nuff article Things have progressed and are rapidly coming into place. Contracts are being drawn up, fed-x is sending and receiving documents for us. This weekend, November 20th, primary TISIRI members will be on-board the vessel, identifying, marking and preparing the vessel for placement somewhere near the central Eastern seaboard off Florida. The exact location has not been finalized but it looks like somewhere near Daytona. TUFF-E-NUFF is over 100 years old. A double hulled steel boat, a very nice one at that, will be serving out the rest of her duties in around 190 feet of sea water. There she will serve a post of vigilance for passing creatures of the deep and perhaps act as a station … Read entire article »
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Tuff-E-Nuff
Made a trip out to Georgia today to visit Tuff-E-Nuff. TISIRI was onsite and I wanted to film some of the vessel and the work being performed. At around 5:00pm we get the news the method we were going to use to place the tug on dry land is broken. It will take a month to get it repaired. All worked stopped, things were packed up and we left the vessel. We must now find a way to get her to a location which she can be prepared as an artificial reef. We may loose this vessel. There are creative alternatives and we will pursue all avenues. Show your support. Donate anything to our cause. It can be time, you can donate someone elses time 🙂 , money is always helpful, equipment, … Read entire article »
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