Photo by: John "Red" Bartlett
KATY
Built in 1966, by John Bartlett of Mystic, Connecticut as the Katy for John Bartlett of Mystic, Connecticut.
The tug was originally constructed as a 20(ft) by 8(ft), unnamed, open steel work boat. Outfitted with a single, four cylinder, Hercules diesel engine.
Bartlett hauled the hull on his property in Mystic, Connecticut. Where he lengthened the deck of the tug approximately 12(ft), and widened by 4(ft). The tug was decked over, and fitted with a pilot house that was a piece of a boiler from one of Bartlett's decommissioned derek barges.
In 2007, the tug was acquired by the Thames Waterfront and Construction Company of New London, Connecticut. A division of the Thames Shipyard and Repair Company, the parent company of the Thames Towboat Company of New London, Connecticut. Where the tug retained her name.
The tug was outfitted with a single GM 6-71 Diesel engine. However, she was late re powered with a single V8-71 diesel engine.
(John "Red" Bartlett)
- Vessel Name: KATY
- Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
- Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
- Hull Material: STEEL
- Ship Builder: John Bartlett
- Year Built: 1977
- Length: 32.0
- Hailing Port: NEW LONDON, CT.
- Hull Breadth: 12.0
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Previous Vessel Owners:
John Bartlett, Thames Waterfront and Construction Co.
