Photo by Will Van Dorp
This classic Merritt Demarest-designed tug was built in 1958 by Christy Corp. of Sturgeon Bay, WI as the Robinson Bay for the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation of Massena, NY. In 1991, she was repowered from a Cleveland 8-498 to a CAT 3603, and an upper house was added.
The Robinson Bay was reduced to backup duty in 2020, but is still available to perform icebreaking and barge work on the U.S. section of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
- Type: Single Screw Tugboat
- Year Built: 1958
- Builder: Christy Corp., Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Hull No.: 383
- Engines: 1 Caterpillar 3606
- Horsepower: 1,800 bhp
- Length: 103′ 00″
- Breadth: 26′ 10″
- Depth: 14′ 06″
- Port of Registry: Massena, NY
Great Lakes Tugs & Workboats 
Depth and breadth are reversed.
Wow, thanks for noticing.
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Cat 3606 not 3603. Thanks just to clarify.
Thanks! I’ll make that change.
How do I send you more pictures?
You can contact me at ilpbuckeye@gmail.com
To soon replaced by a Robert Allan TundRA. 3600 series dieses .3500. HP 110 Feet by45Feet ENJOY
My grandfather Henry Polniak was a crewmember aboard the Robinson Bay for many many many years I would like to know any and all information about him and the Robinson Bay thank you
I don’t have any information on crewmembers, just the tugs themselves. Try contacting the Seaway Development Corp. in Massena.
Is the Robinson Bay for Sale in 2023?