Tugboat Information

VENUS

Built in 1906, by Neafie and Levy of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The tug was later acquired by Boston Towboat of Boston, Massachusetts where she was renamed as the Venus.

She was eventually acquired by Tucker Roy Marine Towing of New Bedford, Massachusetts where she retained her name.

Her final disposition is unknown.

She was a single screw tug, rated at 1,200 horsepower.

Vessel Name: VENUS
USCG Doc. No.: 203547
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WB3801
Year Built: 1906
Length: 72.5
Hailing Port: NEW BEDFORD, MA.

Previous Vessel Names:
Venus
Previous Vessel Owners:
Boston Towboat, TUCKER-ROY MARINE TOWING

Back to BOSTON TOWBOAT COMPANY INCORPORATED