Tugboat Information

DIXIE PRINCE (1976)

Built in 1976, by the Louis G. Ortis Boat Company of Krotz Springs, Louisiana (hull #21) as the Mary Jean for the W.W. Towing and Fueling Company Incorporated of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In 2006, the tug was acquired by Dixie Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas. Where she was renamed as the Dixie Prince.

In 2014, she was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2019, she was "laid up" her current and or final disposition is unknown.

Powered by two, GM 12V-71 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6:1. She is a twin screw, towboat, rated at 800 horsepower.

Vessel Name: DIXIE PRINCE (1976)
USCG Doc. No.: 573899
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDC2594
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 21
Ship Builder: Louis G. Ortis Boat Co.
Year Built: 1976
Length: 53.5
Hailing Port: PITTSBURGH, PA.

Hull Depth: 8.3
Hull Breadth: 20
Gross Tonnage: 94
Net Tonnage: 64
Previous Vessel Names:
MARY JEAN, Dixie Prince
Previous Vessel Owners:
W/W TOWING & FUELING CO INC, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP

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