Pictured as: the Elizabeth C. (Curtin Maritime) Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 1975, by Universal Iron Works Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana (hull #124) as the Nan II for the Bareboat Charter Company Incorporated of Gretna, Louisiana.

In 1977, the tug was chartered to Kings Marine International Corporation Gretna, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Kings Charger.

In 1977, she was returned to the Bareboat Charter Company Incorporated of Gretna, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1978, she was chartered out, and renamed as the Walter J. Oubre.

In 1998, the tug was acquired by American Offshore Incorporated of Stafford, Texas. Where she was renamed as the American Pride.

In 2002, the tug was acquired by Gambarella Marine Services Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Betty R. Gambarella.

In 2012, she was acquired by Offshore Specialty Fabricators LLC. of Houma, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2017, the tug was acquired by the Curtin Maritime Corporation of Long Beach, California. Where she retained her name.

In 2021, the Curtin Maritime Corporation rebuilt the tug, and she was renamed as the Elizabeth C.

Originally powered by two, Detroit 16V-149TI main engines. The tug was repowered and rebuilt with two, Tier III compliant, Cummins QSK-38 diesel engines, with a 5:1 reduction gear ratio. She is a twin screw tug, rated at 2,600 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 65kW, Northern Lights generator sets. The tug's capacities are 45,000 gallons of fuel, 1,700 gallons of lube oil, and 3,000 gallons of water.

The towing equipment consists of an Intercon DD200, double drum, towing winch. Outfitted with 2,200(ft) of 2(in) towing wire on the port drum, and 2,200(ft) of 2(in) towing wire on the starboard drum.
(Isaac Pennock)

Photo by: John Springer

Pictured as: the Elizabeth C. (Curtin Maritime Corporation) Photo Courtesy of: Curtin Maritime