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WORKHORSE

Built in 1975 by the Willamette-Western Corporation of Portland, Oregon as the Willamette Workhorse for Willamette Tug and Barge of Portland, Oregon.

In 1988 Willamette Tug and Barge was acquired by Brix Maritime, where the tug retained its name.

She was later acquired by Manson Construction of Seattle, Washington, where the tug was renamed as Workhorse.


  • Vessel Name: WORKHORSE
  • USCG Doc. No.: 571128
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WBQ3497
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Length: 45.8
  • Hailing Port: SEATTLE WA
  • Hull Depth: 5
  • Hull Breadth: 16.3
  • Gross Tonnage: 34
  • Net Tonnage: 23
  • Owner:
    MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO
    5209 E MARGINAL WAY S PO BOX 24061
    SEATTLE, WA 98134
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    Willamette Workhorse, Workhorse
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    Willamette Tug and Barge, Manson Construction