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 2020, the vessel was scrapped.

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
Previous Vessel Owners:
Great Lakes Towing Co.

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