The Ridiculously Small Vessel the US Navy Can't Live Without
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Published 2023-09-01
Measuring an astounding 1,106 feet in length and displacing over 100,000 tons when fully laden, she embodies the pinnacle of naval engineering.
However, at the other end of the spectrum, the US Navy also houses the Booming Beaver, the smallest military vessel in the world.
The 19-foot-long tugboat may seem diminutive, yet she plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the planet’s most powerful Navy.
Remarkably, her origins can be traced back to a world far removed from military harbors…
All Comments (21)
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I still want to see one with a mini gun and two small torpedoes.
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A tug boat was the last Pearl Harbor veteran on the USN to be retired from service.
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The tug is the backbone of every harbor
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I saw a little tug like this working with a little pile driver placing pilings around Bainbridge Island, Washington. They're so efficient and versatile at what they do. It's impressive.
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Never underestimate the power of the little guy.
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As being a 'deckhand' on an un appreciated Navy ship its good to some credit to these unsung heroes of the Navy USS Sacramento. 1978 1981
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At Expo86 in Vancouver they had a boom boat ballet routine which was pretty cool as it showed their maneuver abilities
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Those are a really versatile little boat arent they?! I dare to call them cute, but theyre definitely little powerhouses. I dont know why the navy doesnt purchase more of them, if theyre such a useful little vessel.
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I've run some workboats around the Port of Houston that are used to pull mooring ropes. Most of them run the same Cummins and have larger bumpers. They definitely have a lot of torque.
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Please do a video about Laffey (Benson class destroyer DD-459). For the commenters please note that Dark Seas has done a video about USS Laffey DD-724 Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer not Laffey DD-459 Benson class destroyer which broadsided a Japanese battleship at point blank range.
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At least twice in this video including at 8:36 a boat of similar size to the subject is shown with two outboard motors. And this one is in the middle of the description of how wonderful the inboard diesel high power engine really is. Dark videos do this much more often than they should using filler with non-matching vehicles.
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Never underestimate the appeal..of a little beaver.
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I can't help but think. They look like rubber duckies.
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And no matter your rank, you will still be refered to as “the captain” of the vessel.😂
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When my Dad first pointed out a little BB to me, he explained "its like a forklift in the harbor...plus a plow truck and tow truck. Its all "work"."
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Most artists paint warships and tall ships. I do too, but I love painting tugs, fishing, shrimpers and other small boats as well. They are so important but often forgotten. I was introduced to them by a former Navy man whom I met in college. Since then I have really become interested in their history. Thanks for the upload.
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I remember seeing these Beaver Boats in '05. The first on I saw was on TV back in '76.
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Those tiny boats are badass. I was amazed to see them be the savior mosquitoes.
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Great video, thanks
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"Beavers" are used by the USN to open/close the restriction barriers that surround Navy ships ........Beavers will open a barrier only to boats that have been granted entry/exit...........IIRC the barriers also trap any oil on the water surface.......I often watch San Diego harbour live camers...
