Tugboat Information

PROSPECTOR

Built in 1982, by Traylor Brothers Incorporated of Evansville, Indiana (hull #1) as the Prospector for Traylor Brothers Incorporated of Evansville, Indiana.

In 2014, the tug was leased by Tappan Zee Constructors of Terrytown, New York. Where she retained her name.

In 2020, she was returned to Traylor Brothers Incorporated of Evansville, Indiana. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by two, GM 8V-92TA diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 4.5:1. Turning two, stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers. She is twin screw towboat rated at 800 horsepower.

Vessel Name: PROSPECTOR
USCG Doc. No.: 650245
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
Call Sign: WBY5894
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 1
Ship Builder: Traylor Brothers Incorporated
Year Built: 1982
Length: 47.7
Hailing Port: EVANSVILLE, IN.

Hull Depth: 47.7
Hull Breadth: 6.2
Gross Tonnage: 45
Net Tonnage: 31
Owner:
TRAYLOR BROS INC
835 N CONGRESS AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47716
Previous Vessel Owners:
TRAYLOR BROS INC.

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