Tugboat Information

VERMONT

Built in 1914, by the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, Ohio (hull #28) as the Vermont for the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, Ohio.

In 1949, the tug was converted to diesel propulsion. Powered by one, Cleveland 12-278A diesel engine. With a Falk Reverse reduction gear, at a ratio of 3.5:1 Turning one, 102(in) by 66(in), three bladed, fixed pitch, stainless steel propeller. She is a single screw tug, rated at 1,200 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by one, Detroit Diesel 3-71 diesel generator set, and one Detroit Diesel 2-71 diesel generator set.
(Paul Strubeck)

Vessel Name: VERMONT
USCG Doc. No.: 212455
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
Call Sign: WH8581
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 28
Ship Builder: Great Lakes Towing Co.
Year Built: 1914
Length: 71
Hailing Port: WILMINGTON, DE.

Hull Depth: 13
Hull Breadth: 20
Gross Tonnage: 98
Net Tonnage: 52
Previous Vessel Names:
VERMONT

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