Santa Fe Railroad Tugboats
The Santa Fe Railroad barged rail cars across the San Francisco Bay for much of the 20th century as there is no direct rail link to the San Francisco peninsula. In the post World War II period a fleet of three tugs moved the barges: the Paul P. Hastings, the Edward J. Engel, and the John R. Hayden. After cross-bay float service had ended and the tugs had been sold, the Hastings sank off Point Arena, California in water too deep to raise. The Engel sank off Alameda, California and is expected to be raised. The Hayden remains afloat and in service in Oregon.
Read more about Santa Fe Railroad Tugboats: Background, Barge Routes, Paul P. Hastings Tugboat, Edward J. Engel Tugboat, John R. Hayden Tugboat
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