Tugboat Information

DAVID J COOPER JR

Built in 1977, (hull #540) as the John Roberts.

The tug was eventually acquired by Turn Services Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the American Pharaoh . Named after the winner of the 2015 Triple Crown.

In 2024, the tug was acquired by Cooper Marine and Timberlands Corporation of Mobile, Alabama. Where she was renamed as the David J. Cooper Jr.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines. With Reintjes WWAF873 reduction gears. She is a twin screw towboat rated at 4,200 horsepower.

Vessel Name: DAVID J COOPER JR
USCG Doc. No.: 581854
Vessel Service: Towing Vessel
IMO Number: 8850982
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDP4087
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Number: 540
Year Built: 1977
Length: 107
Hailing Port: MOBILE, AL

Hull Depth: 8.7
Hull Breadth: 34.1
Gross Tonnage: 380
Net Tonnage: 258
Previous Vessel Names:
AMERICAN PHAROAH, JOHN ROBERTS
Previous Vessel Owners:
TURN SERVICES INCORPORATED

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