G.J.H. Heere, Raamsdonk, Netherlands received concession for a towing service according to the Dutch newspaper De standaard dated 14 April 1874

An item reported that mr. G.J.H. Heere, Raamsdonk received permission to found a steam salvage service on the rivers, canals and inland waters where tugs were allowed in the provinces Noord- en Zuid-Holland, Gelderland en Zeeland.