Translations for „tow boat“ in the English » German Dictionary

ˈtow boat N Am NAUT

tow boat

Schlepper m

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John, a retired tow boat operator, wants to start days earlier.

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Tow boat traffic will be halted for about 24 hours to accommodate cleanup after the demolition.

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The tow boat must contain at least two people.

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Barge companies have had to reduce speeds and the size of their loads so the tow boat has more control in the swiftly moving high water.

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It was intended to be operated by experienced pilots under 200 feet attached to a tow boat.

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This stretch of river in low water seasons was treacherous for commercial tow boats and barges, often requiring them to wait several days for the river to rise.

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Two passengers remain aboard, and a tow boat is en route.

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They fall asleep, and in the morning they see a tow boat.

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Then tugs, tow boats, or marine tractors propel the barges to the shore for unloading.

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The tow boats he initially hired were inadequate, however, so next day he tried to find others.

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