The boats were Towed ashore.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Our stage of action was enlarged, and we had the advantage of being Towed by the animals we fought.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Burmese crews in dug-out war canoes, Towed the Royal barge across the lake, and as each canoe crossed the paths of light reflected from the illuminated boats, the figures paddling stood out clearly and were then lost in darkness.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch