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South Street Seaport Museum

Where New York Begins

Ride on the 1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker

Saturday and sunday | may–september | 1:15pm, 2:45pm | pier 16 | $15–$30.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat W.O. Decker , named “Tugboat of the Year” by the prestigious Steamship Historical Society of America! This 75-minute ride promises to be an unforgettable experience, as you explore the iconic New York Harbor and take in stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Battery, and Governors Island.

As you ride on this historic vessel, you’ll feel the thrill of adventure and the excitement of discovering New York City from a whole new vantage point. And, as the only surviving example of its kind that invites you aboard, W.O. Decker offers an immersive opportunity to step back in time and experience a unique age of seafaring.

Tickets are now on sale, so sign up today to embark on a thrilling journey aboard W.O. Decker . This experience is particularly popular with tweens, teens, and boat enthusiasts! Book your 75-minute ride today and get ready to see New York City in a whole new way!

Seaport Museum members receive 20% off on all sailing opportunities. Just sign when prompted at checkout to receive your discount.

Advance reservations are recommended.

1:15pm Ride Check In Begins: 12:15pm Check In Ends: 1pm Board: 1:05pm Depart: 1:15pm Return: 2:30pm

2:45pm Ride Check In Begins: 1:45pm Check In Ends: 2:30pm Board: 2:35pm Depart: 2:45pm Return: 4pm

Know Before You Go

Tour routes are subject to change due to unpredictable boat traffic in the harbor and weather, though captains will do their best to include the sites listed. W.O. Decker  can accommodate children ages 10 and up; if you are looking for an experience on the water with younger children, check out the Museum’s options to sail on the 1885 schooner Pioneer .

Read the full FAQ for more details on sailing with the Seaport Museum.

Enjoy More That the Museum Offers

General Admission to the Seaport Museum is included with your sailing tickets; you may attend the Museum anytime from 11am–5pm on the day of your voyage. To extend your visit and see more that the Museum has to offer, ask Museum staff about our daily offerings when you check in.

General Admission includes access to all current exhibitions on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street and access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree . Free timed tickets for a tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose are available separately at no additional cost.

About the Tugboat W.O. Decker

W.O. Decker was built in Long Island City, Queens, in 1930 for the Newtown Creek Towing Company. She is an exemplary model of the types of tugs that were once an abundant sight in New York Harbor. Now the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat, W.O. Decker is a testament to New York City’s maritime and industrial history, which are direct factors in the city’s global prominence today.

Charter This Historic Vessel

Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion or impress your clients with an exciting corporate outing? Look no further than the Seaport Museum’s private charters on the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker .

Get a Taste of Riding on W.O. Decker

2018 Restoration

In 2018, our beloved tug W.O. Decker underwent a thorough overhaul and returned to the South Street Seaport Museum gloriously restored, thanks to public, private, and volunteer support. In 2019, W.O. Decker participated in the “Great North River Tugboat Race” and the Waterfront Alliance “Heroes of the Harbor Parade of Boats.” W.O. Decker once again serves as an educational and public sail platform.

Education Programs on W.O. Decker

W.O. Decker is available for educational programs middle school high school university, smaller groups, especially good for marine science studies or and getting close to various habitats and the working waterfront.

12 Fulton Street NY, NY 10038 (212) 748-8600 Open: Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

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88-foot Converted Tug Swell

Swell is a beautiful, classic, converted tugboat. She accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 private cabins, all with full en-suite heads (bathrooms with showers), and a crew of 5.

Ship Layout

Technical Specifications

• Private cabins: 6
• Private ensuites: All cabins
• Max guests: 12 
• Salon and lounge areas: 3 plus wheelhouse
• Shore boats: 2 Polaris rigid hull inflatable boats
• Length over all: 88 feet
• Beam: 22 feet
• Propulsion: Diesel engine
• Watermaker: 3600 gallons per day
• Cruising speed: 7 to 10 knots
• Registration: Canada
• Year built: 1912 (rebuilds 1950s, 1980s, a $3.5 million refit in 2004)
• Where built: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
• Style of ship: Tugboat

Interior and Accommodations

An elegant expedition ship.

The gorgeous Swell is spacious with amenities offered by no other ship on the coast in her class.

Her $4 million in refits transformed her from a powerhouse working tugboat to a comfortable passenger vessel.

The renovations kept the warm character of her classic wooden construction, and each cabin is panelled with natural wood.

It’s also set up as the dining lounge for meals. Snacks, tea, coffee and juice are served on the buffet bar.

The chefs pride themselves on the variety and beauty of their meals. They can accommodate most dietary needs with advance notice.

Aft Deck Lounge, Main Deck

Aft Deck Lounge, Upper Deck

Largest cabins

Outside door, opening portholes.

Large private, 3-piece ensuite head.

Natural light.

Small boat queen sized bed, which is half-way between a double and a queen (75.5” x 57”).

Walls on three sides of bed.

Storage in tall, slim cupboard, various drawers, one shelf and small entry shelf.

120 sq. ft.

Douglas Fir

Large, 3-piece private ensuite head.

Small boat queen sized bed, which is half-way between a double and a queen (75.5” x 57”). Walls on two sides of bed.

Storage in tall, slim cupboard, various drawers, shelves.

Mid-size cabins

Outside door, opening porthole.

Private ensuite head, separate washbasin area.

Upper and lower singles (see below).

Storage in three small cupboards, two large drawers below lower bunk and two shelves and a desk.

Sitka Spruce

Natural light, skylight.

Angled boat double beds (approx 79” x 52”, narrower at feet). These are comfortable beds for two people used to sleeping together and don’t mind their feet near each other. Not for people who wish to sleep well separated from their partner. Luxurious for a single paying a single supplement.

Storage in three small drawers, two cubbyholes under bed, and three shelves, plus cupboard in head.

Western Hemlock

Smallest cabin

Two up and down small, extra-long single beds (79.5” x 30”).

Storage in tall cupboard with shelves, small under-sink cupboard, under bed.

Shore Boats, Kayaks, and Other Equipment

We tow two Polaris rigid-hull, inflatable boats — very reliable and sturdy shore boats. These zodiac-style boats give you ample space and great access to enjoy an explore along shorelines, up rivers, at wildlife colonies, and onto beaches. 

While at anchor, enjoy one of our four single kayaks. Our Delta 10s are sleek, 10-foot single kayaks made from thermoform plastic. They are light and agile. With a clear window in the floor of them, you can even paddle near shore and see through your kayak to the ocean critters below!

Aboard Swell we have fishing rods and lures ready for jigging for licensed anglers. Obtain your sports fishing licence online and take a turn at jigging for halibut or lingcod. Our chefs are delighted to cook your catch and serve it to you at dinner. 

Our zodiacs are stocked with mini-aquariums and other tools for (safely) examining intertidal life. The ship also has many guidebooks for the local flora and fauna and visual aids for understanding big picture concepts or phenomena. The ship also has a hydrophone for listening to whales. This underwater microphone plays the sounds of the sea over the deck, including the clicks and calls of whales.

What Else You Need to Know About Travelling Aboard

Authentic tugboat.

The Swell is an authentic, coastal tugboat. She’s the real deal. Her small size and ruggedness, combined with our special access permits and incredibly knowledgeable and well-connected crew, give you an unparalleled experience.

Human Scale

You have access to sites, phenomena and people you cannot get on larger ships, which are often banned from the special areas we take you. What’s more, you have access to this in a very personalized, human-scale manner. You are not a sheep to be herded around — you are our special guest. Plus, you have a full ship for just you and a few other guests.

Quiet and/or Social Time

With a small number of thoughtful guests, you can choose to have your own quiet time or engage with your fellow guests and your expert guides.

Being Clear About Your Needs for Cabin Size

The cabins are beautifully and lovingly decorated, but they are not hotel rooms . They are authentic, small boat cabins. This means the beds are non-standard sizes (described above) but are very comfortable. There are door sills to step over to enter each cabin. This does mean that you need to step aboard without thinking of cabins as hotel rooms, but rather as cozy cabins on a real heritage ship.

Cabins on the Swell are between 57 square feet and 120 square feet. However, you also will be on deck, on shore, in the salon, or in the wheelhouse for much of the day — spaces that are also uncrowded, elegant and welcoming.

Soft Adventure Travel

This is a trip with a sense of adventure. We take you to spectacular and interesting places that are still intact naturally and culturally. This means that typical North American urban amenities like internet connectivity, roads and pavement, and massive transportation systems generally do not exist. We are experts at planning and operating wonderful trips. The logistical complexity behind a trip is incredible, but we hope you never notice it due to everything running smoothly.

It does mean that we may change the plans for a day because an interesting opportunity for you arose, or wildlife appeared, or we decided to take you to a different area one day because the weather made that the better option. There are new discoveries to be made on every trip – a new individual whale we haven’t encountered before, a new species never seen before, a new cove never explored before, an amazing new person encountered.

The discoveries keep the trip exciting for everyone and are inspirational moments along the general plan of the trip we are unfolding for you. If you are used to trips where every minute is scheduled weeks in advance, this may seem at first an unusual way to travel. We ask that you trust that your expert crew and guides know exactly where to take you and use their knowledge and experience to choose the right moment for every highlight that is planned for the trip. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact us.

Physical Eligibility

You need to be able to step over a six-inch (upper deck) to one-foot high (main deck) door sill to enter and exit your cabin.

You need to be able to step into a zodiac (with assistance) from the ship, and up from the floor of the zodiac back onto the ship.

Ashore, you need to be able to get out of a zodiac on a beach with no docks. This involves sitting on the side of the pontoon, swinging your legs over the side, and standing up, with someone lending you a hand.

Ashore, you need to be able to walk along uneven shoreline.

There is a regular staircase from the main deck (where the salon and zodiac loading is, as well as two of the cabins) and the upper deck (where the wheelhouse and upper deck cabins are).

History of the Tugboat Swell

The Swell is one of British Columbia’s most historic ships. Her classic tugboat frame has pulled the materials that created some of BC’s major ports, and has been featured in a national television drama.

1912: The Swell is Born

1912 to 1954: Coal-Fired Steam Tug of the Coast

1954 to 2004: Diesel Tug, TV Star and Changing Times

Swell in Powell River (1980)

2004 to present: Swell Is Reborn As a Passenger Vessel

In 2004, the Swell underwent a $3.5 million refit. The refit was lovingly done by her then-owner Big Time Sport Fishing, and the coastal tradespeople and shipwrights who worked on her. The shipwrights, Spiller Boats, are also coincidentally the shipwrights who do work for our other ship the SV Maple Leaf. In 2014-5, Maple Leaf Adventures augmented that refit with a small refit to make her a greener, more energy efficient ship, as well as to improve the interior space design, alter some cabins, and give her decor an update. Her maiden voyage as a boutique expedition ship was April 16-20, 2015 in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve / Salish Sea area of southern BC. The voyage began with a blessing ceremony in which three honourary godmothers (Penelakut elder Florence James, conservationist Vicky Husband, and shareholder and teacher Diane Hackett) blessed the ship, and Maple Leaf Adventures president Kevin Smith, under the direction of elder Florence James, struck the ship four times with a cedar bough and then Capt. Alex Ruur fastened it to the ship’s bow. This cedar bough continues to travel with her until it falls off. As of June 18 in Haida Gwaii, the bough was still attached. With our thanks to the following people for information, stories or photographs of Swell’s history: Bob Spearing, Rick Senkler, the Maritime Museum of BC, Michael Kaehn, Josephine Bohemier, William Allan, Greg Evans.

Tug John Purves Sturgeon Bay

Enjoy an all-access, 40-minute guided tour of the John Purves , an immaculately restored 1919 tugboat. Explore the entire 149-foot tug, from her engine room to crew cabins, galley and wheelhouse, and get a feel for the daily life of her hard-working 13-man crew. Tug tours are only available as guided tours.

Tours are offered May-October, at 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:15pm and 2:30pm – with docent availability. Please call 920-743-5958 to confirm docent is on duty. There are height and mobility restrictions to safely tour the tugboat. Children must be at least 38 inches tall and able to step over hatchway thresholds. The tugboat is not ADA accessible, and service dogs are not permitted on the tugboat.

Many thanks to our dedicated group of volunteer docents who lead our tours and take such great care of the Purves !

Admission to Tugboat Only

Ages 4 and up  – $8 Members  – free admission to Museum & Tugboat

Admission to Museum and Tugboat

Adults  – $20 includes the museum’s galleries, plus a guided tour of tug John Purves . Youth (5-17)  – $12 includes the museum’s galleries, plus a guided tour of tug John Purves . Seniors (65 years plus) & Retired Military –  $17 Active Military & Museum Members  – Free

John Purves History

The  John Purves  was originally built as the ocean-going tug  Butterfield  in 1919 by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation at Elizabeth, NJ. As part of a larger government contract by the United States Shipping Board for vessels to fulfill a variety of supply roles during World War One, the swift end to America’s involvement in 1918 left a glut of new ships. A single-screw steam tug at the time, her initial service was for the Navy, performing salvage duties and functioning as a floating radio station in the Caribbean till 1922.

Growing trade and commercial freight on the Great Lakes led to increased demand for tugboats, and in 1922 the  Butterfield  was purchased by Newaygo Tug Line out of Milwaukee. Built to sail blue water, the deep draft and powerful engine of the vessel meant she had plenty of work available in all conditions. It wouldn’t be long, however, before she would make her way back to the ocean.

The onset of World War Two created a significant demand not only for warships, but also for the many support and supply vessels necessary to sustain a global conflict. In August 1942, a Lieutenant T.O. Kirby took over the tug  Butterfield  for the U.S. Army. After being delivered, inspected, and painted navy gray, the  Butterfield  was officially drafted by the U.S. Army and rechristened  LT-145 . She slowly made her way back to the Gulf in November 1942, delivering barges of materials along the coast.

In the Pacific, the Aleutian Islands campaign had already been in full swing for months, turning the harsh area into a warzone. Often called the forgotten battle, due to the Guadalcanal campaign taking up public attention, the Aleutian fighting was no less intense. The isolated front made delivering supplies to the garrisons at Dutch Harbor, Adak, and other locations on the island chain all that more important.  It was into this dangerous climate that  LT-145  ultimately sailed and served with distinction. In addition to delivering supplies, the powerful radio broadcasting abilities that the  Butterfield  had been built with for World War One allowed  LT-145  to also function as a as floating weather station during the course of the conflict.   With the close of the Second World War, the military service of  LT-145  would come to an end. The  Butterfield  once more, the veteran vessel would return to the Great Lakes for Consolidated Water Power & Paper Company.  Captain John Roen of Sturgeon Bay purchased the tug in 1956 and renamed it  John Purves  in honor of his good friend and the long-time General Manager of the Roen Steamship Company.

The  John Purves  was donated to the Door County Maritime Museum in 2003. Restoration of the tug took five and one half years, over 30,000 volunteer hours and almost $1 Million in cash and in-kind donations. Since opening as a floating exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum in 2008, the  John Purves  has hosted more than 60,000 visitors for tours.

The Door County Maritime Museum and the  John Purves  are part of the Historic Naval Ships Association, a non-profit organization whose membership is comprised of naval ship museums and memorials around the world. For more information,  click here .

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Saturday Tugboat Rides On W.O. Decker

Take an exciting 75-minute ride on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat W.O. Decker!

South Street Seaport Museum has announced public cruises aboard the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker every Saturday from July 31, 2021 through August 21, 2021. The ship will run three tours each Saturday, departing at 1:15pm, 2:45pm, and 4:15pm. Tickets to ride are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors/students, and $15 for kids and are available for purchase at seaportmuseum.org/decker .

Take an exciting 75-minute ride on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat W.O. Decker, recently named "Tugboat of the Year" by the Steamship Historical Society of America. Cruises will explore the New York Harbor, and views may include the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Battery, and Governors Island, as you set out on an adventure unlike any you've had before!

Advance reservations are recommended, and guests must check in 15 minutes before the scheduled tour. In accordance with current Federal and New York State COVID-19 guidance for public transportation, masks are required onboard W.O. Decker at all times. Access to W.O. Decker requires climbing angled gangways and a step over her side from a floating deck. Participants must be age 10 or older.

Seaport Museum Members receive discounted price points on Museum activities such as W.O. Decker rides and Pioneer sails. Memberships start at $50 and help support Museum's exhibitions, preserve the ships and the collections, grow public programs, and serve over 12,000 students through education initiatives. To join the Museum as a Member, visit seaportmuseum.org/membership .

About W.O. Decker

The last surviving New York-built, wooden tugboat W.O. Decker was built in 1930 by the Newtown Creek Towing Company and originally named Russell I, after the towing company's owners. She was renamed W.O. Decker in 1946 after being sold to the Decker family's Staten Island tugboat firm. The tugboat was initially steam-powered and later refit with a diesel engine. She was donated to the Seaport Museum in 1986 and was refit with a diesel engine. W.O. Decker is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an exemplary model of the types of steam tugs that were once an abundant sight in New York Harbor. This unique vessel is a true testament to New York City's maritime heritage, which is a direct factor in the city's global prominence today.

Also available as part of the South Street Seaport Museum's 2021 summer schedule are tours of the historic tall ship Wavertree and demonstrations by Bowne & Co. letterpress printers. For more information, visit seaportmuseum.org .

Wavertree Tours

The 1885 tall ship Wavertree is now open through October 10, 2021 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with timed entry, from 11am-5pm at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Entry is FREE and includes access to the ship's outdoor areas, including the main deck and raised rear deck, and the cargo hold. To learn more and reserve tickets, visit seaportmuseum.org/visitwavertree .

Bowne & Co. Demonstrations

Bowne & Co. is hosting FREE outdoor letterpress printing demonstrations now through October 10, 2021 on Fridays and Saturdays. The printers will set up a selection of historic presses outdoors on the steps of 209-211 Water Street. Demonstrations will take place between 11am-5pm, running from five to seven minutes long, illustrating the 19th century printing process with a variety of presses and equipment from the Museum's Printing History Collection. Items printed throughout the day will be given away as tangible reminders of the experience. Alongside demonstrations, new products are now available for purchase from Bowne & Co., Stationers in the online shop at bowne.co , including new lines of letterpress-made postcards, broadsides, and boxed notecard sets.

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Voyage back in time: South Street Seaport Museum offering rides on historic vessel

For the first time since before the pandemic, the South Street Seaport Museum is offering public rides on the W.O. Decker, the last wooden tug built in New York City.

It’s a trip back in time to when steam tugboats were a common sight in the New York Harbor.

The Decker was constructed in Long Island City in 1930 when there were many more like it working the harbor.

What You Need To Know

The w.o. decker is the last wooden tugboat built in new york city it was constructed in long island city, queens in 1930 the south street seaport museum is offering public rides on the tug for the first time since before the pandemic.

"She's now diesel, but even her diesel engine now, which was converted a couple of decades after she was built, is quite an antique, so she is still very much an early 20th century tug,” said Captain Jonathan Boulware, president and CEO of the museum.

Boulware took me out on a ride similar to what will be offered Saturdays starting July 31 through August 21.

It’s a 75-minute tour of the harbor, a chance to get a different perspective of city landmarks from the water, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Skyline, and of course, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 

The Decker is also still a working tugboat, helping seaport museum staff and volunteers who maintain and care for a fleet of five historic vessels based at Pier 16. 

“Even though her principal business is getting people out on the water, she is still actually a tugboat,” said Boulware. 

Captain Boulware let me take the wheel for a bit, and I managed to continue the voyage safely. Of course, Boulware is the pro: he said he was first in a boat when he was six days old. His father worked on historic ships at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut and he became a professional mariner at the age of 19. 

The Decker was donated to the museum in 1986 and renovated a few years ago. Boulware said she is in the best condition she's been in in a very long time. 

"Decker is the cutest boat in the harbor, possibly anywhere in existence, but there's all kinds of little touches that have been done that make her even sweeter,” said Boulware. 

To plan a trip on the Decker and find out about tours of the museum’s other historic vessels, head here .

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
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Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson, the Cleveland Guardians' 10th round pick from 2023, made minor league history when he struck out 15 and allowed zero hits on Thursday.

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The Cleveland Guardians have been red-hot as of late, going 9-2 over their last 11, but it was actually one of their young arms on the farm who had the biggest day Thursday.

Left-handed pitcher Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson took the mound for the Single-A Lynchburg Hillcats, making his fourth start of the 2024 season. Even though he entered the day with a 0.61 ERA, 0.750 WHIP and 15.9 strikeouts per nine innings, Wilkinson managed to one-up himself against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Wilkinson tossed 6.0 scoreless, hitless innings Thursday, only allowing one walk. He also struck out 15 of the 19 batters he faced, including all three he sat down in the sixth.

Put the world on notice, Tugboat is here to save the day 🚢 🚨 Matt Wilkinson’s final line 6 IP, NO HITS, 15 Strikeouts 💪💪💪 @CleGuardPro #minorleague #milb #minorleaguebaseball #lynchburghillcats #pitching #prospects #shove #heat pic.twitter.com/4EHTe5sXth — Lynchburg Hillcats (@LynHillcats) April 26, 2024

According to MLB.com , Wilkinson became only the fifth MiLB player since 2005 to strike out at least 15 and not give up a single hit. Cade Cavalli did it most recently did it with the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2021, but before that, the feat hadn't been achieved since 2012.

Only two MLB pitchers have put up that final line since 1975 – future Hall of Famers Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer – while Nolan Ryan accounts for three of the seven times it's ever been done in the big leagues.

The Guardians selected Wilkinson in the 10th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. The Central Arizona College product made just one professional appearance last year in the Arizona Complex League, striking out all three batters he faced in 1.0 inning pitched.

Wilkinson is a 6-foot-1, 270-pound southpaw from Vancouver, Canada. The 21-year-old is now 2-0 with a 0.42 ERA, 0.554 WHIP and 18.3 strikeouts per nine innings in his burgeoning minor league career, although he did not register on MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Guardians prospects list entering 2024.

At this rate, Tugboat Wilkinson is sure to get his flowers sooner rather than later.

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And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

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Columbus clippers 9, syracuse mets 1.

Box Score · Clippers improve to 9-14

A great performance all around from the Clippers tonight. Kyle Manzardo lead the way on offense, going 3-6 with 2 RBIs to improve his slash line to .308/.387/.577. He shouldn’t be in Columbus much longer in my personal opinion. Daniel Schneeman also went 1-2 with three walks and a bases clearing triple.

Adam Oller had a great start, throwing 6 innings, giving up only one run on two hits, striking out four and walking five. In relief came Jaime Barria, Anthony Gose, and Tanner Burns. They combined for 3 innings, zero runs, zero hits, and seven strikeouts to just three walks.

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Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 10-8

Another great pitching performance from a Guardians affiliate, the RubberDucks blanked the Curve tonight. Rodney Boone threw 4.2 innings, giving up zero runs on only two hits, striking out three and walking four. His season E.R.A is down to 2.95.

Bradley Hanner, Ross Carver, and Lenny Torres Jr. combined to throw for 4.1 innings, giving up zero runs on only two hits. Lenny Torres still has yet to give up an earned run this season, he is one of many bullpen arms in the pipeline to be excited about.

Chase DeLauter had a double off the wall and a walk today, which is encouraging. I’m confident that he will get going soon. Dayan Frias and Alexfri Planez also had two hits each.

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Box Score · Captains improve to 8-9

Hopefully you aren’t tired of hearing about great pitching performances, because we’re just getting started. Parker Messick was awesome tonight, throwing 6 innings without giving up a run on five hits, striking out five and walking just one. His season long E.R.A is down to 1.77. He is clearly ready to pitch in Akron, it’s only a matter of time until he is promoted.

Jonah Advincula continues his hot start to the season, going 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs, a double and a triple, raising his slash line to .325/.404/.500. The 2023 8th round pick has really impressed, I’m excited to see if he can keep this up.

Maick Collado also continues his fantastic start, going 1 for 3 with a walk and an RBI. His slash line is up to .344/.543/.469.

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Box Score · Hillcats improve to 9-9

TUGBOAT!!! The Guardians’ 2023 10th round pick Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson was otherworldly tonight. He threw 6 innings, struck out 15!!! hitters, walking just 1, and didn’t give up a single hit. He was unbelievable. He was somehow even better than those numbers suggest. I haven’t seen a pitching performance this dominant since Daniel Espino started off by striking out his first 11 batters against a really good Bowie lineup that included Gunnar Henderson in 2022.

Wilkinson has struck out 41 batters in 20.2 innings pitched this season. His E.R.A. is down to 0.44, and his WHIP is 0.58. He’s been about as dominant as you can possibly be. The organization has a very simple move to make, promote Messick to Akron and Tugboat to Lake County. It should happen in the next couple weeks.

Christian Knapczyk, Robert Lopez, and Tommy Hawke all had two hits each. Jaison Chourio didn’t have a hit, but he did draw two walks. Angel Genao also had a hit and a walk.

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A nickname like “Tugboat” will garner instant attention from just about anyone. That’s what Matt Wilkinson is known for, the Cleveland Guardians left-handed prospect’s nickname attracts anyone as much as his starts on the mound. Thursday night was no joke for the 21-year-old, who posted six hitless frames en route to the Hillcats win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Wilkinson struck out 15 of the 19 batters he faced and that’s including the first seven he faced. He then capped his night by punching out the side in the sixth inning.

Tugboat Wilkinson is my new favorite player Oh yeah, and he stuck out 15 in just 6 innings tonight pic.twitter.com/WbqGd7pLaM — Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) April 26, 2024

Wilkinson joined some Hall of Fame company with his performance for Single-A Lynchburg on Thursday night.

Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson Strikes out 15 Without Allowing a Hit

Wilkinson became the fifth MiLB pitcher to strike out 15 batters without allowing a hit since 2005. Cade Cavalli (June 12, 2021), Chris Devenski (September 1, 2012), David Francis (July 22, 2008) and Isaac Silva (August 17, 2012) are the only other minor league pitchers to do so. From an MLB standpoint, Wilkinson joined Hall of Famer Warren Spahn (Brewers, September 16, 1960) Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers, June 18, 2014), Max Scherzer (Nationals, October 3, 2015) and Don Wilson (Astros, June 18, 1967).

The only pitcher to hit that mark three times in their career? Nolan Ryan – for the Angels twice on July 15, 1973 and September 28, 1974. The third one came with the Texas Rangers on May 1, 1991.

“Being in the same names as those guys makes me want to keep working even harder to get where I want to be,” Wilkinson said.

Wilkinson Is Rolling with the Punches

The southpaw from Ladner, B.C. has allowed one run in 14 2/3 innings over his last three starts. In those two starts, Wilkinson put up nine strikeouts and eight in the other. He owns an incredible 0.44 ERA to go with 41 strikeouts for the season. The hard-throwing pitcher was selected in the 10th round by Cleveland in last year’s MLB Draft. Following his first season at Central Arizona, Wilkinson pitched for the Okotoks Dawgs of the Western Canadian Baseball League. It was enough to prepare him for a stint with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, one filled with top college talent across the board.

Moving forward with his development, Wilkinson and the Guardians want him to complement the rest of his repertoire.

“Locating the ball and putting it where I want is my strength,” Wilkinson said. “But I think my velocity can get better. I know it definitely can get better and, hopefully, will. That’s one thing I’m focused on right now.”

It’s no surprise that those steps have worked plenty for Tugboat over the last few months.

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

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Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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Enter The Tugboat: Guardians minor leaguer strikes out 15 in no-hit outing

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Don’t look now, but the next big Guardians pitching prospect could be chugging up the James River with his sights set on Cleveland in the not too distant future.

Lynchburg Hillcats 21-year-old left-hander Matt Wilkinson , who goes by the nautical nickname “Tugboat,” reached rarefied air Thursday when he struck out 15 of the 19 batters he faced, walking one over six no-hit innings in a 3-0 win against Myrtle Beach.

The 6-foot-1, 260-pound Vancouver native gives off distinct C.C. Sabathia vibes on video with his hefty frame and lefty delivery, but earned his catchy sobriquet from a family friend who once observed him running the bases at a pace more akin to that of a towboat than a Ferrari.

With Low-A Lynchburg’s ballpark located a stone’s throw from the banks of the mighty James, Tugboat has anchored the Hillcats’ rotation since the start of the season, posting a minor league best 41 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings while walking six and allowing six hits. Through four starts, Wilkinson leads the Carolina League with a 0.44 ERA.

A 10th round draft pick last year out of Central Arizona Junior College, Wilkinson on Thursday became the fifth minor league pitcher to strike out at least 15 batters without allowing a hit since 2005, according to MLB Pipeline contributor Jesus Cano . Only five major league pitchers have ever posted that many strikeouts without allowing a hit, including Nolan Ryan, who accomplished the feat three times.

Wilkinson’s professional journey is just beginning, but the next step could be a promotion to High-A Lake County in the coming months. The idea of having “Tugboat” on board with the Captains is a marketing department’s dream scenario, and a nightmare for hitters in the Midwest League.

Put the world on notice, Tugboat is here to save the day 🚢 🚨 Matt Wilkinson’s final line 6 IP, NO HITS, 15 Strikeouts 💪💪💪 @CleGuardPro #minorleague #milb #minorleaguebaseball #lynchburghillcats #pitching #prospects #shove #heat pic.twitter.com/4EHTe5sXth — Lynchburg Hillcats (@LynHillcats) April 26, 2024

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• Table tennis
• Combat sports
• Amateur Boxing
• Freestyle wrestling
• Greco-roman wrestling
• Water sports
• Artistic Swimming
• Finswimming
• Waterskiing
• Other individual sports
• Armwrestling
• Artistic Cycling
• Artistic roller skating
• Basque pelota
• Bodybuilding
• Boules Lyonnaise
• Dance Sports
• Inline Skating
• Modern Pentathlon
• Orienteering
• Other Billiard Sports
• Powerlifting
• Sand Yachting
• Shooting sports
• Skateboarding
• Sport Climbing
• Weightlifting
• Results of a team
• Meeting between 2 teams

Field hockey - Men's European clubs ranking

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This classification is inspired by UEFA coefficients and allows to rank the European championships by basing itself on the results of the last 5 seasons of the field hockey European Cups : Men's Euro Hockey League.

Latest update: 2022-02-21

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