Tugboat Information

ALMA S. (1946)

Built in 1946, by Parker Brothers and Company Shipyard Incorporated of Houston, Texas (hull #6) as the Dixie for the C.J. Dick Towing Company of Houston, Texas.

In 1953, the tug was acquired by the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company Incorporated of Port Arthur, Texas. Where she was renamed as the Thor.

In 1973, she was acquired by Bisso Towboat Company Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Alma S.

In 1993, the tug was acquired by Guatemalan interests, based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Where she retained her name.

Powered by a single Nation Supply Company diesel engine. For a rated 2,400 horsepower.
(Carel Boone, Wallace Rosser)

Vessel Name: ALMA S. (1946)
USCG Doc. No.: 250698
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
IMO Number: 8424197
Trade Indicator: Coastwise, Unrestricted
Call Sign: WA4201
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 6
Ship Builder: PARKER BROS & CO SHIPYARD
Year Built: 1946
Length: 93.8

Hull Depth: 10.2
Hull Breadth: 22.7
Gross Tonnage: 175
Net Tonnage: 85
Previous Vessel Names:
Dixie, Thor, ALMA S.
Previous Vessel Owners:
C.J. Dick Towing Co., SABINE TOWING & TRANSPORTATION CO INC., BISSO TOWBOAT COMPANY INC

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