The first version of a tug boat was made in 1736 and patented by Jonathan Hulls of Gloucestershire, England, according to Britannica.This craft was powered by a Newcomen steam engine and intended ...

including Fire Boat 2, were dispatched around 11:31 a.m. Officials said the fire involved an open barge containing crushed cars. The barge had smoke coming from a small section of it. Tug-boats ...