1) "Turecamo Girls" -- Google actually helped me out on this one -- it was originally reported as "turecano girls" -- that retrieved no hits. But Google, eager and helpful in a way that only true robots can be, suggested "Turecamo." I dragged Libbeth with me yesterday for a short ship-spotting foray before walking down to see The Coasters (of 'Yakkity Yak') fame perform as a triumphant finale of Roosevelt Island Day, but it was actually rather chilly, so conditions were not ideal. Turecamo Girls was heading downriver pushing either Sea Horse I or II. It was difficult to tell.

Anyways, it was part of the Moran fleet. I really like the Moran website . It is simple, decidedly nautical, and definitely ahead of the game in the graphical display of information (note the organization by location and color-coding of type of boat). Turocamo Girls is a twin-screw 1,950 HP tug based out of the Port of New York, New Jersey.

As an initial matter, (before turning to the Turocamo Girls more fully) it is interesting to note that the Port of New York is located in New Jesey. I arrived in New York confused about the whole Port Authority deal. I mean, Port Authority was the bus station? But how? So, this is wild and requires examination in further detail, but New York and New Jersey signed a treaty in 1921 called "the Port Compact" where the new authority would have "full power and authority" to over any terminal or transportation facility within the "Port District."

Right now, I need to go to sleep but more on (1) The Port Authority (2) The Turacamo Girls and (3) the other boats I saw this weekend later on this week.