- "Hey Warrior, are you sure you know your way?"
- — Shrimpers, Ghosts
Shrimpers are fishing boats that collect shrimps, hence their name. Many of these work at Bigg City Port and Up River.
1st Shrimper
While searching for Sunshine in the canals, this Shrimper cut across and startled Ten Cents. it was also on one of the slipways at Lucky's Yard earlier in the episode While Ten Cents and Sunshine were Talking to Sally Seaplane it also informed the Coast Guard's Messenger about Lillie Lightship's sinking in Regatta It was one of two to dart out of the way when Warrior cut across them During the fog, it and the rest of the shrimpers were using Warrior as a guide through the fog, back to port. Unfortunately, all four were lead into a mudbank.
Livery
This shrimper has a dark blue superstructure, with a Bluish-white hull
Appearances
Episodes
2nd Shrimper
This Shrimper was one of four That Warrior almost ran into while shrimping it also used Warrior as a guide through the fog Unfortunately it and the others were lead into a mudbank. it was also at Uptown when Puffa told Top Hat, Warrior and O.J. about the Log jam about to hit the quayside.
Livery
This shrimper has a Mahogany superstructure, with a Cream-white hull
After Tugs
After TUGS' production ended, the shrimper models were used on the Thomas & Friends television series. Before being used on-set, the model was given a new superstructure and named Jacqueline The model was then used on-set as background props for the harbours.
Appearances
Episodes
- Warrior
- Ghosts
- Up River (does not speak)
- Bigg Freeze (does not speak)
3rd Shrimper
This Shrimper was seen docked near the Seaplane Hangar while Ten Cents and Sunshine were talking to Sally Seaplane. This one (along with another) watched the Star Fleet bring in the Duchess. It was also passed by Grampus on his way to the Pirates' hideout and was present at the Regatta Parade. It was one of four that Warrior almost ran into while shrimping, and was also moored on land in Uptown when Puffa told Top Hat, Warrior, and O.J. about the log jam about to hit the quayside.
Livery
This shrimper has a Green superstructure, with a white hull with a slight green tint to it
Appearances
Episodes
- Sunshine (does not speak)
- Pirate (does not speak)
- Regatta (does not speak)
- Warrior
- Up River (does not speak)
- Bigg Freeze (does not speak)
4th Shrimper
In Sunshine, this Shrimper along with another one watched the Star Fleet bring in the Duchess. it was also in the Regatta Parade. Warrior also almost ran into it and three others while shrimping it also used Warrior as a guide through the fog Unfortunately it and the others were lead into a mudbank. it was also present at Uptown when Puffa told Top Hat, Warrior and O.J. about the Log jam about to hit the quayside.
Livery
This shrimper has a Mahogany superstructure, with a Bluish-white hull with Black Splash Rails
Appearances
Episodes
- Sunshine (does not speak)
- Regatta (does not speak)
- Warrior
- Ghosts
- Up River (does not speak)
- Bigg Freeze (does not speak)
5th Shrimper
In Sunshine, This Shrimper Was docked at the Ferry Pier while the Fulton Ferry and Warrior steaming past in opposite directions with their loads. it was later present on one of the slipways at Lucky's Yard While Ten Cents, Sunshine and Sally Seaplane were talking to each other It was also being lifted by Big Mickey in an extended version of the Star Tugs Briefing scene it was also docked alongside Jonny Cuba's faceless model in High Tide's opening sequence it also used Warrior as a guide through the fog Unfortunately it and the others were lead into a mudbank. it was also present at Uptown when Puffa told Top Hat, Warrior and O.J. about the Log jam about to hit the quayside.
Livery
This shrimper has a Light blue superstructure with a Mahogany cabin and a Light blue hull
After Tugs
After TUGS' production ended, the shrimper models were used on the Thomas & Friends television series. Before being used on-set, the model was named Katherine The model was then used on-set as background props for the harbours.
Appearances
Episodes
- Sunshine (does not speak)
- Regatta (does not speak)
- High Tide (does not speak)
- Ghosts
- Up River (does not speak)
- Bigg Freeze (does not speak)
| TUGBOATS | Sunshine (previously) | Billy Shoepack* | Sea Rogue* | Sea Rogue's Uncle* | Burke and Blair |
|---|---|
| OTHER WATERCRAFTS | Lillie Lightship | Old Rusty* | Little Ditcher | Top Town Crane* | Shrimpers | Fishing Boats | Schooners | The Galleon | The Old Paddle Boat** | Pearl* | Barges | Light Barge* | Buoys |
| LAND VEHICLES | Puffa* | Little Owl* | Rolling Stock* | Cranes |
| PEOPLE | The Fuel Depot Manager* | Boomer's Old Captain* |
| FLEETS | Salvage Fleet* |
| LOCATIONS | Mittsville* | Uptown* | The Munitions Factory* | The Fuel Depot* | Dun Tuggin'* | Oil Yard* | The Breaker's Yard | The Logging Camp* | The Sawmill* | Big Boulder Rock Co.* | Melon Produce Company* | The Old Docks* | Dock Railway* | Several small quays* |