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TUGBOAT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Special Water Transport
- Maneuvering of Ships
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tugboat
1, record 1, English, tugboat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tug 2, record 1, English, tug
correct, noun
- towboat 3, record 1, English, towboat
correct
- tow boat 4, record 1, English, tow%20boat
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comparatively small vessel with powerful engines and constructed in such a way as to be able to manoeuvre easily for towage and/or to assist in salvage operations at sea. 5, record 1, English, - tugboat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tugboats are needed to pull or push large ships in confined waters such as in a harbor area and docks, and they are also needed to tow large ships on long ocean voyages. ... They are capable of firefighting and salvage duties and may carry large capacity pumps for these purposes. One important design characteristic of a tugboat is its hull form and propulsion system are designed both for a given free running speed and a high thrust at zero speed. Furthermore, its upper deck layout is dictated by the need to get close into a variety of vessels and by the need to keep the towing point above the longitudinal center of lateral pressure so that a lateral pull has a minimum effect on maneuverability. 6, record 1, English, - tugboat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
towboat; tow boat: Not to be confused with "pusher tug," which can also be referred to as a "towboat." 7, record 1, English, - tugboat
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tug boat
- tug-boat
- tow-boat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
- Manœuvre des navires
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- remorqueur
1, record 1, French, remorqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bateau remorqueur 2, record 1, French, bateau%20remorqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment conçu pour déplacer d'un point à un autre des bâtiments de navigation dans un port, sur un fleuve, une rivière ou en mer. 3, record 1, French, - remorqueur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Transporte por barcos especiales
- Maniobras de los buques
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- remolque
1, record 1, Spanish, remolque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- remolcador 2, record 1, Spanish, remolcador
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tugboat
1, record 2, English, tugboat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tugboat: an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - tugboat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bateau remorqueur
1, record 2, French, bateau%20remorqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bateau remorqueur : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 2, French, - bateau%20remorqueur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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