PURPLE HAYS (1966)
Built in 1966, by the John Bludworth Shipyard Incorporated of Corpus Christi, Texas (hull #65) as the Tom Smith.
The tug was later acquired by the Hays Tug and Launch Company of Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Where she was renamed as the Purple Hays.
She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 3,600 horsepower.
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Vessel Name: PURPLE HAYS (1966)
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USCG Doc. No.: 502066
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Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
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IMO Number: 8991657
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Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
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Call Sign: WV9800
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Hull Material: STEEL
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Hull Number: 65
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Ship Builder: BLUDWORTH SHIPYARD
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Year Built: 1966
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Length: 108
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Hull Depth: 11.4
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Hull Breadth: 32
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Gross Tonnage: 369
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Net Tonnage: 204
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Previous Vessel Names:
Tom Smith
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Previous Vessel Owners:
PURPLE HAYS TUGBOAT COMPANY