TUGS - Munitions and 4th of July

**TUGS - Munitions and 4th of July** is a UK VHS release by Castle Vision on 21st November 1988 and 25th November 1991. It got re-released by Castle Vision on 7th June 1993 and it got re-released by Playbox on 10th October 1994.

## Episode Info

* Munitions

During the annual manoeuvers, both Bigg City tug fleets service the navy. It is a dangerous job, handling ammunition and explosive barges. All is going smoothly until Bluenose, a bossy naval boat demands immediate priority with a barge-load of gasoline barrels. O.J., the oldest of the Star Tug fleet, warns that it's dangerous to stop the operation half-way through, but Bluenose insists and pushes in roughly. The movement knocks barrels of gasoline off the barge and they split open, spilling their dangerous contents. A spark from Bluenose's stack starts a series of fires and explosions which puts all the tugs in great danger…

* 4th of July

Lillie Lightship is sad. Moored out of the harbour to guide boats and keep them out of danger, she never gets to see the Regatta. In spite of Lillie's warnings, a tramper sees her too late and hits her, making a large hole in her side. The Star tugs rescue her and she is towed into the yard to be mended, from where she sees the exciting, colourful regatta parade, with barges decorated by dockland firms, cranes, and buildings festooned with banners.

## Credits

Created by Robert D. Cardona & David Mitton
Produced by Robert D. Cardona
Music by Junior Campbell and Mike O'Donnell
## Trivia

* The episodes featured on this VHS are the original 20 minute versions.

## Opening (Original 1988 release) (with no trailer)

* Castle Vision Warning Screen (TUGS Version)
* Castle Vision Ident (1987-1992)
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Munitions (1988)

## Middle (Original 1988 release) (with no trailer)

* End of Munitions (1988)
* TUGS closing credits
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Regatta (1988)

## Closing (Original 1988 release) (with no trailer)

* End of Regatta (1988)
* TUGS closing credits

## Opening (1991 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* Castle Vision Warning Screen (TUGS Version)
* Castle Vision Ident (1987-1992)
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Munitions (1988)

## Middle (1991 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* End of Munitions (1988)
* TUGS closing credits
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Regatta (1988)

## Closing (1991 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* End of Regatta (1988)
* TUGS closing credits

## Opening (1993 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* Castle Vision Warning Screen (TUGS Version)
* Castle Vision Ident (1987-1992)
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Munitions (1988)

## Middle (1993 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* End of Munitions (1988)
* TUGS closing credits
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Regatta (1988)

## Closing (1993 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* End of Regatta (1988)
* TUGS closing credits

## Opening (1994 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* Castle Vision Warning Screen (TUGS Version)
* Castle Vision Ident (1987-1992)
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Munitions (1988)

## Middle (1994 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* End of Munitions (1988)
* TUGS closing credits
* TUGS Intro
* Start of Regatta (1988)

## Closing (1994 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* End of Regatta (1988)
* TUGS closing credits