Jupiter (tugboat) facts for kids
Jupiter moored at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
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| History | |
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 United States |
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| Owner |
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| Operator | Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild |
| Route | Philadelphia & Boston Harbors |
| Builder | Neafie & Levy |
| Yard number | 961 |
| Laid down | 1901 |
| Launched | 1902 |
| Completed | 1903 |
| In service | 1902–1989 |
| Status | Museum ship |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Tugboat |
| Tonnage | 147 GT |
| Length | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Beam | 22 ft (6.7 m) |
| Draft | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) |
| Decks | 4 |
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| Propulsion | Single screw |
| Speed | 13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) max |
| Crew | 4–12 |
The Jupiter is a famous American tugboat with a long history. It was built in Philadelphia in 1902. This strong boat was made by a company called Neafie & Levy.
It was first owned by the Standard Oil Company of New York. Back then, its name was Socony No. 14. In 1939, the boat was sold to the Independent Pier Company. That's when it got its current name, Jupiter.
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Jupiter: A Tugboat's Amazing Journey
Helping a Giant Battleship
The Jupiter played a big role in history. In December 1942, it helped move the huge battleship USS New Jersey. This was during the battleship's launch into the water. It took many tugboats to guide such a massive ship.
Seventy-five years later, in December 2017, Jupiter was part of a special event. It helped celebrate the anniversary of the battleship's launch. This ceremony also remembered the attack on Pearl Harbor from a year before.
From Steam to Diesel Power
For many years, Jupiter ran on steam power. But in 1949, it got a major upgrade in Baltimore. Its old steam engine was replaced with a powerful diesel engine. This change made the tugboat more modern and efficient.
Jupiter Today: A Museum Ship
After many years of hard work, Jupiter retired in 1999. It was then sold to the Penn's Landing Corporation. Today, Jupiter is a special Museum ship.
The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild takes care of Jupiter. They work hard to keep it in great shape. Visitors can often see Jupiter at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. It helps people learn about tugboats and maritime history.
