McAllister Towing celebrates 160th anniversary
The Grand Republic, in front of the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Promenade, made a grand entrance into New York Harbor to mark the 160th anniversary of Bridgeport-Port Jefferson owner, McAllister Towing on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Founded in 1864 in New York Harbor with a single sail lighter, McAllister has grown into one of the oldest and largest family-owned marine towing and transportation companies in the United States.
“For 160 years, McAllister has called New York City home, growing alongside the port’s rise as a global maritime powerhouse and cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of the maritime industry. This milestone recognizes the company’s pivotal contributions to harbor towing, coastal towing, and bulk transportation, as well as its leadership in green technologies and its dedication to shaping the future of the maritime industry,” read a press release from the company.
—Photo courtesy of David Dunaief
