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Old 02-27-2025, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by GPGuar View Post
I’m wondering how is the US ship being steered, are there personal on board. When you’re pulling a vehicle with a tow cable, you need someone to steer the vehicle being towed. I would think the same applies. But the steering mechanism for the Rutter must rusted as hell. But what do I know?
Watch the YouTube video that Ranger99 posted about above. It will explain some things. Video... click here.

The ship being towed is not being steered at sea. In port, it is maneuvered by tugboats. There are personnel aboard, a Captain and some "crew" to handle the lines and keep tabs on the portable navigation lights.