Английская Википедия:George Kydd

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:About Шаблон:Italic title The George Kydd is a tugboat operated in Churchill, Manitoba, the only Arctic Ocean port connected to the North America railroad grid.[1][2][3]

She was built in Owen Sound, in 1960, as the Ruswell.[3] When requests for a tug designed especially for service Churchill was made, an analysis praised the George KyddШаблон:'s maneuverability, but described her as underpowered for work with large ocean-going vessels.[2]

The construction manager who oversaw the construction of the port, in 1931, was named George Kydd.[3][4] When the port facilities were complete Kydd was appointed the Resident Engineer, by the Department of Railroads and Canals.[5] When the vessel was transferred to Churchill, she was renamed in Kydd's honor.

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