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31 August 2008: The Great North River Tugboat Race was a perfect venue for the debut of the Tug Pegasus. Coming out in public for the first time in many years, she looked good enough to get the "Little Toot" Award.

Tug Pegasus underway. Photos: Jeffrey Anzevinno
“Simply gorgeous, congratulations on a beautiful job. I love the fender work, it really shows off her lines well. I hope to see the Pegasus chugging around for a long time to come.” Regards, Bill Brucato, Tugboat Captain, Reinauer Transportation

Lining up for the parade. Photos: Bernie Ente
“Looks great and congratulations!” Brent Dibner, Editor of Tug Bitts Magazine

The wheelhouse. Photo: Ray Montana	Coming into Pier 84. Photo: Jay Holmes
“What a great time we had watching all the tugs frolicking around and showing off their stuff--and the best, of course, was the Pegasus. Congratulations on getting [that] beautiful boat back out onto the water.” Helena Andreyko, Hudson River Foundation

Wheelhouse gang. Photo: Ray Montana	Photo: Walter Fitzgerald
“I've been seeing the photos of the Pegasus out there. Congratulations on getting it going.” Geo Matteson, tugboat captain and author of Tugboats of New York.
	In the North River with New Jersey condos behind her. Photo: Donald Sutherland
“Been watching this in slow-motion for 11 years. Good to see it gaining speed.” Don Sutherland, Marine Photographer

Nose to nose with the Oxman. Photo: Ray Montana	Pam in the wheelhouse. Photo: Walter Fitzgerald
“Congrats! Winner of 'The Little Toot' award at the 2008 NY Harbor Tugboat Races is a great thing to put on our Accomplishments List!” Best from Barge #79, David Sharps, president of the Waterfront Museum
	Pam and the Little Toot award. Photo: Bernie Ente

Coming into Pier 84 for lunch and awards.	Tied up at Pier 84. Photos: Ray Montana
“Wow-- congratulations! “ --Ann Loading, tugboat captain “Bob, I was aboard the PEGASUS yesterday and Pam [and crew] has much to be proud about.” --Dave Boone, tugboat painter “I think it's great also, Pam, I can almost hear her main engine running over that 2-71. I found some of the John E. from way back when. As soon as I can scan them I will post them for you. “ --Bob Mattsson, Ret. tug engineer, once chief on the Pegasus “Congratulations on having her afloat and running Pam. what a labor of love you pulled off......” --Bob Hill, Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering Corp. “That is so exciting!” --Roberta Weisbrod, Partnership for Sustainable Ports