Firing Up a Steam Engine Tug Boat! | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

It's not every day you get the chance to fire up a coal-fired steam engine! I filmed the whole process, from the striking of a single match, to 40 tons of tug boat underway. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE (It's Free!) ➜ bit.ly/SBKZbin⛵
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[@SailingBritaly]

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[@shaynewheeler9249]

Titanic 2 engine cylinder engineering diesel generator room

[@RWBHere]

Thank-you. I'm too far away to lend a hand, so I hope that younger volunteers can help out with keeping those two historic vessels running and in fine condition. It's a labour of love.

[@charlespayne2002]

I've been a tug captain for 28 years. I've always wanted to see this. I could listen to the engineer all day. Proper gent.

[@StortebeckerSF]

His lesson on the coal at the beginning was awesome

[@rudyschwab7709]

He spoke about that Welsh Dry Steam Coal like a master distiller speaks about the fine ingredients of his whiskey.

[@HughieMunro]

Boiler men like their coal

[@mr.chronograph9022]

God bless you for keeping this lovely boat alive!! She has a soul.

[@SailingBritaly]

They certainly do don't they! She lives in Sardinia now, with her new owner. Really miss her but she'll always have a place in our hearts. God bless, Chris

[@johannb9126]

A Strong Soul :)

[@_lime.]

Great to see older guys like this that are not only passionate about their craft but also willing to share their knowledge and experience. It's unfortunate but we will one day lose that generation and I just hope that the experience, knowledge, and stories get passed on.

[@oldsteamguy]

The natural draught of that warm boiler is something else. The cleanliness of the smoke in the shots of the stack is amazing. I heard now in 2022 Welsh steam coal is hard to come by.

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

I want a large chunk of the stuff, mounted on a block with a plaque listing facts about it.

[@randycoolbaugh1408]

This has to be the best video of a steam engine start up I have seen! love the grease and grime! the realism, perfect resource for us scale modelers.

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you 👍

[@traktorworks3200]

one has to really appreciate guys like Jim, i guess a volunteer. he just gets into the dirty work and does it as well as giving a very clear and knowledgeable running commentary of what he is doing and why it needs doing. excellent work dear sir. ps i really appreciated the whole video but Jim is the icing on the cake......

[@mbarker1958]

I have been a ship's engineer all my life and sailed on steam and motor ships since the 1980's, but never coal-fired; so I am fascinated by this. I am now the chief engineer on board the MS Oldenburg - Lundy Island Ferry, enjoying a hobby and getting paid for it!

[@Medwaydroneexploration]

Amazing bit of engineering that, I love machinery that you can actually see working, cam shafts turning, lots of grease and noise! :) Great video as always :)

[@SailingBritaly]

Cheers Garreth, it was a really nice thing to see in action! The trust is based at Chatham and I'm sure they would welcome you on board if you ever wanted to go down and have a look around. Very best regards, Chris :-)

[@timmayer8723]

Medway drone exploration Turbine engines put me to sleep with their seamless droning.

[@luca.vantstraat]

the fireman/engineer is amazing. he explains it all very good.

[@andrewjharrison1]

What a fantastic informative video. These old steam tug boats are like real living breathing machines. Amazing engineering the steam engine. How great that there are volunteers that are happy to work and maintain these beautiful vintage vessels. Many thanks for sharing!

[@trentp8035]

I absolutely love steam boats, I hope they build more of them. Such a classic mode of transport, tough work but absolutely rewarding.

[@anthem1687]

I love how this video shows a "historic" tug, 30 years newer than mine :) Although the one I own is nowhere near original, converted to diesel after WW2 and now on at least her second diesel engine. Great video, thank you.

[@jamesmcnaughton5092]

A boat that lasted 96 years is pretty old, most are on the bottom

[@BALOYBEACHBUM]

I steamed US Navy ships 1200psi at 975 degrees and it is great to see these old steamers still up and running! Thanks!

[@johneastman1905]

The vessels steam engineer is a delightfully knowledgeable and articulate gentleman.

[@GreatCenteralGlory]

I briefly forgot how beautiful these old steamers were!

[@SVImpavidus]

Cracking video Chris. As a live steam enthusiast and model steam builder (before we set sail) I just love to see fire in the boiler and pressure in the gauge. These guys are so passionate and knowledgeable about the subject and its really good to see these vessels being loved and still running. It is living history that we need ti pass onto the next generation. Thanks for sharing. Ant. (Ant, Cid & the Pooch crew).

[@TampaTec]

That freaking cool. 👍

[@SailingBritaly]

Cheers Paul! 👍

[@normanfawley7379]

Thank God that lovely old boat was saved ! Bloody good.

[@rockerneck]

“It’s jolly good coal” never thought I’d hear that lol

[@dhutch2000]

The coal from Ffos-y-fran really is something else, everything he says about it and more, clean burning with low ash content it steams brilliantly and is certified smokeless straight out of the ground. Steam boats of all sizes and preserved railways alike will struggle if it's lost to us.

[@davidbudka1298]

The Welsh Coal sounds like a higher quality Bituminous. Such a small steam tug! Interesting. Thank you.

[@dhutch2000]

Yes, it's basically between a bituminous house coal and an anthrilacite in terms of hardness/volitility, but also very low ash content and reasonably high ash fusion temperature so doesn't clinker too badly.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Let's hope they can sort out the Fose Y Fran pit to keep supply of coal for ALL steam engines as the latest is they are on appeal to keep it open, but the locals want it SHUT. Cheers

[@saleaeswandrea]

Good to see you keep this beautyfull steamtug alive!

[@ambermin5442]

Hats off for your efforts to keep this jewel still alive !

[@victormagnusson244]

The engineer sure has a liking for that boat. It was a very nice video to watch. Thanks

[@SailingBritaly]

Hi Victor, the trust members have put a huge amount of work in over the years and no doubt they all have a deep bond with their vessels. Cheers, Chris

[@tnhl77]

real life mr scott he is

[@mvmarinoa6553]

OMG, Emma just makes my heart smile. Such an Angel.

[@SailingBritaly]

😊 Thank you, she really is a a little angel and we are very blessed to have her in our lives. 😊

[@rogerschuch2272]

I think its fantastic keeping history alive and not forgetting good job to all involved

[@frostedbutts4340]

Love listening to the engineer / engineman natter on, bet he'd talk about steam engines all day if you let him.

[@billysmith5721]

my father and grandfather were tugboat skippers. my father was born in 1912 he worked on boats since he was 16. my grandfather was born around 1883. both worked on steamers. i used to ride with dad in the summers. my dad said if i wanted to stay in the pilot house during ship work or shifting barges, be quiet save questions for later and move with out being asked. big ships i remember seeing a deckhand smoking a pipe working the lines. old steamers in England with English sailors a real class act

[@samsmith2635]

As a Blacksmith who only uses coal, as it should be, I appreciate the Engineers words of wisdom when it comes to the coal, it must coke really nice. I also used to refurbish steam locomotives so i can appreciate the boiler tending work.

[@barnie8282]

Great video, love the passion these guys have. I could listen to them for hours.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Steam engine cylinder engineering room

[@mattskey1]

I feel like I'm watching Tugs all over again

[@JDski]

Reminds me of the time I worked at a sailboat marina. A group of steam fitters there band together and built the most beautiful steam powered small tug. It had grate floors so you could look down and talk to the engineer. It even had a steam powered bilge pump. Beautiful piece of workmanship.

[@bushmoose1730]

Retired Tug Master here, in Canada. If I was closer, I'd be at your service!

[@gusm5128]

This chap is very knowledgeable, very interesting .

[@jayseaem]

I used to work on an ocean-going tug in the 60s that was converted from steam to diesel called the 'Serviceman' out of Hull in the UK. Bloody good sea ship.

[@poly_hexamethyl]

Wow, seems like it's in pretty decent shape for a 70 year old ship!

[@UA-51]

There you have it, a coal substance that is not only low in sulfur content, but expands to allow more heat to spread out and distribute. As he said “the existence of God” steam is Wonderful

[@earllutz2663]

I stopped the video when you started talking to Jim the Engineer. I was a Stationary Boiler Fireman in a steam generating plant supplying the steam to our local hospital & Laundry. WWE had 4 Boilers each as big as a two story house. One of my jobs was to pull the burnt or used coal twice on the day shift. The Engineer was in charge & over saw my activities. We had a special wheel barrow that held at least as much as 4 reg. wheel barrows. Thanks for the memory.

[@gagmewithaspoon]

Brilliant.... Thank you for sharing this... As an owner of a classic wooden boat, I love it...

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you Benoit 👍

[@gunnarblomkvist4546]

Actually my late grandfather was a skipper on a tugboat towing lumber on lake Siljan in mid Sweden. The boat was built in 1875 and is still running by enthusiast , but now running on oil not wood as original. Nice to se enthusiasts. Best regards

[@craigleegillings]

Amazing hearing about the coal.. tks guy's

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you 👍

[@leonbennett3190]

Awsome video 📹 thanks for the tour so she's now 96yrs old, looks awsome

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you Leon, she's a lovely old girl! Chris 👍

[@michaelbundy3867]

I could have listened to the engineer all day long. So much knowledge,needs to be passed on to next generation. Would love to volunteer but a bit far away , living in Norfolk. Still might make a plan as my boat is at Conyer.

[@SailingBritaly]

Hi Michael, Conyer and Chatham aren't too far. The trust take the boats around to different places from time to time (Into London for example) so there may be the opportunity for some time aboard, as well as maintenance when the boats are in there home berths at Chatham Maritime Marina. ABsolutely agree that the knowledge needs to be passed down as vessels like this are a part of all of our heritage. Very best regards, Chris (Plus Rossella & Emma)

[@pacificoceantsunami8497]

Very cool old tug boat!

[@hamishkirkness6933]

Barking is a beauty! The guys have done an amazing job of keeping her in such great condition. Thanks for sharing with the world. Would love to volunteer but I'm a little too far away to help out. Would be great to see the next generation get involved to keep this piece of history alive.

[@SailingBritaly]

Absolutely Hamish, hopefully the guys will get some young volunteers on board to pass on their skills, knowledge and passion so that old vessels like this can be kept going for future generations. Cheers, Chris 👍

[@Mason58654]

Great video of a majestic vessel from the days of steam! I love it upon the seas 🌊 nearly as much as I love steam engines on the rails!

[@SailingMalie]

Thanks for sharing Chris, something we rarely get to see in Australia. Emma gets cuter and cuter as she grows.

[@SailingBritaly]

Thanks Roy, I've never seen a steam engine in action before either so I thought it would make an interesting video. Thank you for your kind words about Emma, she melts our hearts! 😊

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Interestingly, the Barking was originally built with a 120 bhp Bolinder diesel engine in 1927. Steam engine was only fitted in 2001.

[@donzie13]

Happy Father's Day! Loved the video! Would LOVE to be on this boat! Hope more jump in!

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you Dee Dee! 😊

[@ryandavis3097]

This is the first video of yours I’ve come across and you’ve gained a sub for sure. I love seeing and hearing the passion and enjoyment

[@WildfireEngineer]

I know nothing of steam vessels but truly fascinated with them. Nice video work and nice tour. It's nice to see these old boats still in action

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you!

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

Thank you so much for this great video. As a 'live steamer' myself, I can appreciate the quality of coal part of the visit. And we all seem to get a fire going in similar ways. An 1 1/2 inch scale 4-4-2 locomotive is a bit smaller, ha,ha,ha, so the technique is a bit different. Really enjoyed this visit to the steam tug. Thank you you all. From America, Bruce F. Raykiewicz/Florida Live Steamers.

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you very much Bruce, best regards! Chris

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

@@SailingBritaly Thank you for the very quick response.

[@1258-Eckhart]

I was very impressed by the instant conflagration on lighting the fire.

[@phoebemayfield4267]

I wish my back yard barbecue would fire up like that!

[@jamesharkness1058]

Fascinating!

[@haraldpettersen3649]

Many thanks for allowing us to be on board the venerable old tugboat, and to see the beautiful engine in business.

[@SailingBritaly]

Our pleasure Harald! 🙂

[@BobEstler]

Thanks for sharing that was a great video. As always it was great to see Emma.

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you very much Bob. Emma is growing up fast! (Too fast!) Cheers, Chris 👍

[@devenhammond5470]

That was a really cool video.... thanks

[@SailingBritaly]

Thanks Deven 😊

[@garythreadgill8913]

Beautiful

[@Qewy]

CLASSIC

[@jimtomassetti8928]

I absolutely loved this vidio. Any thing to do with steam I love. Thank You for a Jolly good time!

[@SailingBritaly]

🙏

[@thegreatcanadianlumberjack5307]

She reminds me of another Tug here called SS Master That is only surviving operational Wooden hulled Tugboat here. Never seen a Coal fired one start up before and Learned alot about the Coal used

[@tombarker3608]

Chris you are such a lucky man with a beautiful child. Safe travel you three.

[@SailingBritaly]

I couldn't agree more Tom, I count my blessings in meeting Rossella and us having Emma every single day. Best regards, Chris

[@benoitlaine1131]

That was a treat, thanks !

[@SailingBritaly]

🙏

[@saltybuster946]

Superb! As an old RN Artificer it took me back to my first ship HMS Danae. she fired on Diesel, but the same principle. If not under a rag, steam is the only other way to go.

[@SailingBritaly]

Thanks mate, I found this fascinating and the Derek and Jim were great guys. It's good to see historical boats like this being kept in working order and hopefully some new people will volunteer to get involved so the skills are maintained for future generations. Chris 👍

[@frankconley6321]

In the 80s I crewed aboard a private sailing yacht. As the lightest aboard I was always chosen to go up the bosun's chair to do top of mast work.

[@robertcovell2787]

The tug is really cool but that little girl is too adorable!!!

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you Robert, we are very blessed with Emma. 🙏

[@sabeillard]

Absolutely great video! 😀👍🇵🇹

[@beingatliberty]

what a beautiful craft

[@tomlangmusic9623]

Loved this! So calm and non YT! I'd totally sign up for shifts but... in Canada. Subscribed.

[@phoebemayfield4267]

I wish I could help crew this sweet boat! The men are amazing fellows, who wouldn't to be a part of this?

[@stephenfoxall9655]

Fantastic. Thanks.

[@SailingBritaly]

Thanks for watching Stephen 👍

[@rssvss]

What a doll! ❤❤❤

[@SailingBritaly]

🙏

[@sailing-etanche]

Nice to see this!

[@SailingBritaly]

😊👍

[@KMorozou]

Great video ! Very inspiring!

[@tomayrscotland6890]

Excellent work Lads, I will visit next year on my Summer Holiday's.

[@kevp9601]

This is Awesome

[@Your_Local_Express_Locomotive]

Thats a beautiful tug

[@ESmith-ik8vu]

Nothing like a coal fired steamer, but to think of the Titanic's stokers working a 12 hour shift - even if probably divided into shorter periods - makes me humble. The S/S Stettin ice breaker of Germany uses 200 tonnes of coal a day working.

[@markpoepiloeri8511]

Love to see the passion of the enginist

[@SailingBritaly]

👍

[@snapandnope9107]

Nice one

[@shanehicks5643]

GUYS LOOK ITS SUNSHINE

[@bobveinne2439]

Very nice video, thanks for posting!

[@SailingBritaly]

My pleasure Bob! Chris 👍

[@ujjallayek785]

Thank u very much sir for your beautiful video . Thank u again for keeping this old boat alive with older technology . The interior decoration is very attractive. God bless u.

[@SailingBritaly]

🙏

[@josephtdi8764]

Love it. This is current in st Mary’s island Marina, just down the road from gillingham marina

[@harryblox760]

Loved this, would really like to see you out for a day on her and the running of it, how she handles etc.

[@diegocontreras127]

Genial👏👏👏

[@Larynx_the_Changeling]

Barking looks like a really cool tug!

[@pdesau]

Beauteful.I enjoy the ending as much as the main subject. Congrat on both accounts.

[@SailingBritaly]

Merci boucoup Pierre - thank you for your kind comment. Chris

[@zerofox7347]

What great guy 🙂 cool ship too!

[@shaydonenglish2785]

Hi Chris, Fantastic video - those men do such a wonderful job in preserving our maritime heritage. I came across your channel as I also maintain a love of sailing (with my young family). I am slowly working my way through your previous videos, which I have found informative, interesting and very easy to watch. I also work offshore (Marine Engineer), and we are heading out tomorrow to conduct an ROV inspection in the Timor Sea. So, I have 12 hours to get through a couple more! Great work, thanks. Shaydon (Australia).

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you Shaydon, have a good trip offshore and I hope you find value in our videos! Cheers, Chris 👍

[@motorv8N]

Lovely old ship!

[@SailingBritaly]

👍

[@SternenruferinPatchouli1]

thats a tiny steam engine :) cute

[@brian.7966]

great film, well done.

[@SailingBritaly]

Thank you Brian, Jim & Derek were great! Chris 👍

[@sailingavocet]

Loved it! Cheers from your friends in the Channel Islands, CA :)

[@SailingBritaly]

Cheers guys, enjoy the Channel Islands! Hugs from the three of us! ;-)

[@versatec1]

Excellent...I used to clean victorian hospital boilers....but I refused to clean the combustion chamber and would buy my co worker a packet of cigerettes as payment (i dont like tight spaces ) I used to rod the heating tubes...The boilers were gas by this time not coal..really interesting job...I got to see lots of interesting things😊

[@johannb9126]

She is still going Strong :)

[@p35flash97]

I found this channel searching for steam engine videos. Your daughter is precious. What a wonderful family. I subscribed. I wish you well on your adventures. Buona Fortuna!!!

[@SailingBritaly]

Grazie mille! Welcome aboard! 🙏

[@PaulusPHM]

Nice... as friends on can achieve anything

[@SailingBritaly]

Wise words there from Jim! 👍

[@kevp9601]

I Love SteamBoats.

[@shockashoota]

How could anyone thumbs down this video .

[@santatigerclaus]

i didnt get wet eyed till you sounded the whistle