A couple of years ago, I wrote an in depth article on the Joe Hack designed tugboats Wana and Tamarin, built for Alcoa’s operation in Suriname. If you have not read it, then I urge you to follow the link below. This turned into one of the most viewed articles on this website. Be sure to read the comments at the bottom as well, from people who were there and knew these boats.

Aluminum in the Jungle – American Tugs in South America

Unfortunately, I do not have too much to add. I was able to find another slide of the Tamarin, this time from 12/1970. Compared with the older images of her in the original page, not all that much has changed. A basic push knee was added to the bow, along with a spotlight.

The second find, was a 1954 video! This is a pretty basic home movie from the era, but its got some neat footage of the tugs, an Alcoa ship and the trip up the river. Click on the above image to take you to the internet archive link to watch it.

Again, be sure to visit the original post, linked at the top. I would still really love to know the final disposition of these two tugs. If by some chance anyone has any info, please drop a comment below or email me!