Idled By Maritime Strike.Ships lie Idle in New York City's Upper Bay, September 11, as the Maritime Strike continues. A Tug (Foreground) Hauls Barges. Tugboat men, out since Sept. 7 in a Sympathy Strike Becan Sept. 11 to move essential supplies for the city, Mostly coal and fuel oil for Utility companies. The Wage Stabilization board has refused to back down on its Veto of seamen's pay increases despite the AFL maritime strike and a CIO Walkout threatened for Friday, Sept.13. November 9, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).