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Towboat
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A towboat is a boat designed for pushing barges. Towboats are characterized by a square bow with steel knees for pushing and powerful engines. They are most often seen on inland waterways where they can push more than 40 large barges lashed together into a tow. Towboats that travel long distances include living quarters for the crew.
Not to be confused with the historic boat type with the same name, also called horse-drawn boat.
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