HIAWATHA
Built in 1972, by the Rayco Shipbuilders and Repairs Company of Bourg, Louisiana (hull #26) as the Hiawatha for Stepper Towing Incorporated of Harvey, Louisiana.
In 2006, the tug was acquired by John W. Stone Oil Distributor LLC. of Gretna, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.
Powered by two, GM 12V-71 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 800 horsepower.
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Vessel Name: HIAWATHA
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USCG Doc. No.: 544695
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Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
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Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
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Call Sign: WDF6481
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Hull Material: STEEL
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Hull Number: 26
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Ship Builder: Rayco Shipbuilders and Repairs Co.
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Year Built: 1972
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Length: 55.2
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Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.
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Hull Depth: 8
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Hull Breadth: 22
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Gross Tonnage: 102
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Net Tonnage: 69
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Previous Vessel Names:
HIAWATHA
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Previous Vessel Owners:
Stepper Towing Inc., John W. Stone Oil Distributor LLC.