Goliah (1849 tugboat)

The Goliah was an iron-hulled tugboat built in 1849. Information regarding its specific builder and location of construction are scarce, though records indicate it operated primarily in the waters of the United States. As a tugboat, its primary function was assisting other vessels, either by towing them or pushing them into and out of harbors, through canals, or in situations where the other vessel required assistance with maneuverability. Early iron-hulled ships like the Goliah represented a transition in shipbuilding technology, moving away from wood construction and towards more durable and powerful vessels. Further details regarding its service history, decommissioning, or ultimate fate are not widely available in accessible historical records.