towage

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In the early era of steam, the prominent policy was to combine towage with carrying capacity by the steamer, for economical expedition.

From History of Steam on the Erie Canal by Anonymous

Had not salmon, of I know not how many pounds' weight, been played and brought to land by that slender towage.

From Wylder's Hand by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

Two river steamboats were assigned to the Louisiana for the purpose of towage, if necessary, and for the accommodation of the mechanics who were still at work on board.

From The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner by Wilkinson, John

"And in return—" "I'll tear up the deadly document I extorted from Murphy and report a mere towage job to my owners."

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

We have from time to time given accounts in this journal of the system of towage by hauling on a submerged wire rope, first experimented upon by Baron O. De Mesnil and Mr. Max Eyth.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 446, July 19, 1884 by Various