Tugboat Information

DIXIE MARAUDER

Pictured as: the Capt. Frank Gibson (Kirby Corporation) Photo by: Vladimir Knyaz

Built in 1966, by Main Iron Works Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana (hull #182) as the Dixie Marauder for Dixie Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 1998, the tug was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where she retained her name.

In 2003, the Kirby Corporation renamed the tug as the Capt. Frank Gibson.

Powered by two, Volvo D12 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.16:1. She is a twin screw, towboat, rated at 900 horsepower.

Vessel Name: DIXIE MARAUDER
USCG Doc. No.: 0503924
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDC2581
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 182
Ship Builder: MAIN IRON WORKS, INC.
Year Built: 1966
Length: 60.3
Hailing Port: WILMINGTON, DE.

Hull Depth: 9.1
Hull Breadth: 24
Gross Tonnage: 108
Net Tonnage: 73
Previous Vessel Names:
DIXIE MARAUDER
Previous Vessel Owners:
Dixie Marine Inc., KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP

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