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GOLIATH
Pictured as: the Goliath (SeaBulk Towing) Photo by: Captain Ted

Built in 1981, by H and H Welders and Fabricators of Houston, Texas (hull #108) as the Goliath for the Sabine Transportation Company of Port Arthur, Texas. A subsidy of the Chromalloy American Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri.

In 1980, the Chromalloy American Corporation was acquired by the Sequa Corporation of New York. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1992, the former assets of the Sabine Transportation Company where acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1996, she was acquired by Hvide Marine Incorporated of Tampa, Florida. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2000, Hvide Marine Incorporated was acquired by Seabulk Towing Services Incorporated of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2022, the tug was acquired by Boss Marine and Service Incorporated of Georgetown, Guyana. Where she was renamed as the Legacy.

Powered by two, EMD 16-645-E2 diesel engines. With reduction gears, at a ratio of 2.5:1. Turning two, four bladed, 86(in) by 56(in), stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers. She was a twin screw tug, rated 3,900 horsepower.

The tug's electrical service was provided by two, 60kW, generator sets. Driven by two, Detroit Diesel 6-71N diesel engines. The tug's capacities were 40,000 gallons of fuel oil, 700 gallons of lube and hydraulic oil, and 14,700 of potable water.


  • Vessel Name: GOLIATH
  • USCG Doc. No.: 00643487
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 008227501
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WDD5869
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 108
  • Ship Builder: H & H WEILDERS & FAB
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Length: 95.7
  • Hull Depth: 12.4
  • Hull Breadth: 30.1
  • Gross Tonnage: 182
  • Net Tonnage: 124
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    Goliath
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    Sabine Transportation Co., Chromalloy American Corp., Sequa Corp., Kirby Inland Marine Inc., Hvide Marine Inc., SEABULK TOWING SERVICES INC