William Watkins Ltd one of the first tugboat owning companies in the world, was founded by John Rogers Watkins in 1833. Already during the companies' early years their paddle tugboats, often sail-assisted, were seen in ports all over the world.
William Watkins Ltd one of the first tugboat owning companies in the world, was founded by John Rogers Watkins in 1833. Already during the companies' early years their paddle tugboats, often sail-assisted, were seen in ports all over the world.
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