Great Lakes Towing Company incorporated
- When
- 1899–1900
- Where
- New Jersey; Great Lakes; Cleveland
- Episodes
- 3
The Great Lakes Towing Company was founded in New Jersey on July 7, 1899, as the first entity of The Great Lakes Group. It began full operations on the Great Lakes in 1900 with over 150 tugboats, establishing a significant presence in marine transportation.
Episodes
- Founding in New Jersey
The Great Lakes Towing Company was founded in New Jersey on July 7, 1899, as the first company of The Great Lakes Group.
- Start of Great Lakes Operations
The company began full operation on the Great Lakes in 1900 with over 150 tugboats, excluding Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
- Shipyard Relocation
The Cleveland Shipyard moved to the Old River Bed following the Great Cuyahoga River fire in 1952.
Background and detail
Background. The Great Lakes Group is an American marine transportation company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Great Lakes Towing Company was its first company, founded in New Jersey on July 7, 1899. The Great Lakes Group is the parent company of The Great Lakes Towing Company, Great Lakes Shipyard, Tugz International L.L.C., and other subsidiaries.
Operations. The company began full operation on the Great Lakes in 1900, excluding Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, starting with over 150 tugboats. It is the largest U.S.-flag tugboat company on the Great Lakes, providing services such as harbor towing, docking, and icebreaking.
Shipyard. Throughout its history, The Great Lakes Towing Company has operated a Cleveland Shipyard. Originally located on Jefferson Road in the Flats, it moved to the Old River Bed after the Great Cuyahoga River fire in 1952. The shipyard constructed and repaired many of the company's tugs and barges.
People involved
- The Great Lakes Group · Parent Company
- The Great Lakes Towing Company · Subsidiary
Sources
- The Great Lakes Group Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-18
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