A New England boat builder (Bob Rich) built little Toot in 1959 in Bass Harbour Maine. The Tug Boat worked in a boat yard Until 1960 when TV host Mr. Garry Moore, I Got A Secret fame, moved Little Toot to Long Island Sound, New York.

In the 60's Little Toot went to college at Cornell University with Mr. Moore's son, Garry Morfit Jr. Little Toot graced the Hudson River for a time with a side trip through the Erie Canal. In the 70's Little Toot was sailing to the State of Ohio on the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers trying to get as close to Columbus, Ohio as she could.

In the 1980's, Little Toot went to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and remained there until moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 1994 by Mr. Jay Jones. That year the little boat was re-powered with a 4-cylinder Westerbeke diesel engine along with a complete overhaul of the boat. Mr. Peter Maddock of Maine-ly-Boats located in Hilton Head Island, SC did this work.

Little Toot docks at the Fox Chapel Marina, Fox Chapel, PA in the summer months and in Hilton Head Island at Shelter Cove Marina during the spring, winter and sometimes fall months.
Little Toot has a delightful history including pushing out The Queen Mary II in New York Harbor, featured in the 1992 Mid Atlantic Waterway Guide with the Donald Trump's "Trump Princess", and repositioning the Requiem Submarine at the Pittsburgh Science Center was just a few of Little Toot's latest accomplishments to name a few. Little Toot gained a playmate in 1999 that adds even more to her charm. A 27 foot party barge (The Molly B) is now being pushed by Little Toot on the three rivers of Pittsburgh and through out the Inland Waters of Hilton Head Island South Carolina. The barge now allows for up to 24 passengers to enjoy Little Toot’s towing abilities and party atmosphere.

Little Toot employs the latest in navigation technology and on board ship systems. Complete GPS systems and wireless technology is used though out the Tugboat and Party Barge.

Little Toot is a wonderful little tugboat that charms both young and old alike. If you would like a ride on Little Toot and the barge, Call Mr. Jay Jones at 412 298-9800 or send e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and you will be assured first class seating. And be sure to visit Little Toot’s web site www.littletoot.net and sign the guest register.