Tugboat Information

DELTA DIAMOND 8

Pictured as: the Gwendolyn (Gwenmor Marine Contracting) Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 1975, by the Houma Shipbuilding Company of Houma, Louisiana (hull #61) as the Delta Diamond 8 for Dowell Schlumpberger Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana.

In 1994, the tug was acquired by George McGugan Dredging Incorporated of Mystic, Connecticut. Where the tug was renamed as the Harry R.

In 1997, she was acquired by Gwenmor Marine Contracting of Mystic, Connecticut. Where the tug was remanded as the Gwendolyn.

Powered by two, Detroit Diesel 8V-71 diesel engines. She is twin screw tug, rated at 600 horsepower.

Vessel Name: DELTA DIAMOND 8
USCG Doc. No.: 569678
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDC7014
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 61
Ship Builder: Houma Shipbuilding Co.
Year Built: 1975
Length: 49.6
Hailing Port: MYSTIC, CT.

Hull Depth: 7.4
Hull Breadth: 19.9
Gross Tonnage: 59
Net Tonnage: 40
Previous Vessel Names:
Delta Diamond 8, HARRY R.
Previous Vessel Owners:
MR. LUBY GUIDRY, Dowell Schlumpberger Inc., GEORGE MCGUGAN DREDGING INC

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