
Pictured as: the Chandy N. (Apex Oil Company) Photo by: Vladimir Knyaz
Built in 1979, by Wall Shipyard Incorporated of Harvey, Louisiana (hull #1975-33) as the Chandy N. for Golnoy Barge Company Incorporated of Clayton, Missouri.
In 1979, the Apex Oil Company of St. Louis, Missouri was contracted to manage, crew, and operate the vessel.
In 1979, Inland Marine Service Incorporated of New Iberia, Louisiana was sub contracted to manage, crew, and operate the vessel.
Powered by two, GM 16V-149TI with Reintjes reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.053:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,800 horsepower.