Built in 1966 for a lobster pond in Friendship, Maine, the “Seasmoke” began it’s working life delivering live lobsters to several islands off the coast of Maine.

Hartley Marine Services purchased the “Seasmoke” at auction in 1997 and renamed it “Matinicus” after one of the Maine islands. It was leased to a construction company and used to tow a 120’ x 40’ barge with operating crane. The tug “Matinicus” towed its barge from Portland to Boothbay, Maine. It was used in and around the Boston area towing construction barges and participated in rescue operations at Bath Iron Works.

Bob and Natalie Hassold purchased “Matinicus” in November 2001 and renamed it “Tug Alley Too”. It becomes the latest addition to their retail shop, Tugboat Alley, and this online business, The Tugboat Store. You’ll find them at 47 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, a few steps from the Moran tugboats.