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PATRICK CENAC (2011)
Pictured as: the Vermilion Bay (Kirby Corporation) Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 2011, by John Bludworth Shipyard LLC. of Corpus Christi, Texas (hull #135) as the Amy L. LaQuay for T.W. LaQuay Marine LLC. of Port Lavaca, Texas.

In 2019, the tug was acquired by the Cenac Towing Company Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Patrick Cenac.

In 2021, she was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug was renamed as the Vermilion Bay.

In 2026, the tug was acquired by the Southern Devall Towing Company of Sulpher, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Wanda B.

Powered by two, Tier II compliant, Caterpillar 3512C diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio 5.04:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 3,000 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: PATRICK CENAC (2011)
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1233052
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDQ9482
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 135
  • Ship Builder: John Bludworth Shipyard LLC
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Length: 80.6
  • Hailing Port: HACKBERRY, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 11
  • Hull Breadth: 32
  • Gross Tonnage: 262
  • Net Tonnage: 209
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    AMY L. LaQUAY, PATRICK CENAC, VERMILION BAY
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    T.W. LaQuay Marine LLC., Cenac Marine Services LLC., Kirby Inland Marine LP.