Why do tug boats push large barges instead of pull them?

Subject: Why do tug boats push large barges instead of pull them?

Date: Mon Sep 4 01:42:22 2000
Posted by Phil Simborg
Grade level: grad (non-science) School: No school entered.
City: Chicago State/Province: IL Country: USA
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 968046142.Eg

Message:


It seems it would be easier to steer and naviagate if the tug boat were in 
front.

Re: Why do tug boats push large barges instead of pull them?

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