Starting up a 1930s-vintage tug is a lot more work than just turning a key or pushing a button. You don’t need to be an engine geek to enjoy this fun little video, which shows everything that’s involved in getting the Dutch tug Tijma under way.
Starting up a 1930s-vintage tug is a lot more work than just turning a key or pushing a button. You don’t need to be an engine geek to enjoy this fun little video, which shows everything that’s involved in getting the Dutch tug Tijma under way.
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