Tugboat Information

RHODE ISLAND

Built in 1930, by the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, Ohio (hull #65) as the Rhode Island for the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, Ohio.

In 1958, she 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 two, Detroit Diesel 2-71 diesel generator sets.
(Paul Strubeck)

Vessel Name: RHODE ISLAND
USCG Doc. No.: 230088
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted Registry
Call Sign: WD8335
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 65
Ship Builder: Great Lakes Towing Co.
Year Built: 1930
Length: 79
Hailing Port: WILMINGTON, DE.

Hull Depth: 12
Hull Breadth: 20
Gross Tonnage: 98
Net Tonnage: 66
Previous Vessel Names:
RHODE ISLAND

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