Salty But Sweet

Lord Nelson Victory Tugs have a classic design with salty lines. The company built 86 of the rugged-looking but graceful boats before ceasing production in 1989. Today a vibrant owners’ association celebrates the hulls that remain. WATCH

By Soundings Editors

October 3, 2017

Stout in both appearance and character, Lord Nelson Victory Tugs are intrepid passagemakers. You could say they share some hardscrabble qualities with their namesake Lord Horatio Nelson, a hero of the British Royal Navy. Heavily built with efficient hulls, the tugs are known for their comfortable accommodations and long-distance cruising capabilities.

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You can read about these tenacious tugs in Soundings’ October 2017 issue, or you can visit the Lord Nelson Victory Tug Owners Association website. The site is a valuable resource for anyone looking for more information about these classic tugs or for owners who want to participate in rendezvous and other Lord Nelson Tug-centric activities.