Tugboat Information

DIXIE CHALLENGE (1976)

Pictured as: the Dixie Challenge (Kirby Corporation) Photo by: Captain Ted

Built in 1976, by the Dravo Corporation of Neville Island, Pennsylvania (hull #6616) as the Dixie Challenge 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.

Powered by two, GM 12-645E7 diesel engines. With Falk reduction gears, at a ratio of 3.379:1. She is a twin screw towboat, outfitted with kort nozzles. For a rated 3,200 horsepower

Vessel Name: DIXIE CHALLENGE (1976)
USCG Doc. No.: 0574361
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDC2619
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 6616
Ship Builder: Dravo Corporation
Year Built: 1976
Length: 100.5
Hailing Port: WILMINGTON, DE.

Hull Depth: 8.6
Hull Breadth: 34.1
Gross Tonnage: 283
Net Tonnage: 193
Previous Vessel Names:
DIXIE CHALLENGE
Previous Vessel Owners:
Dixie Marine Inc., KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP

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