Tugboat Information

DIXIE LEADER

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

Built in 1971, by Superior Boat Works of Greenville, Mississippi (hull #116) as the Capt. W.F. Fredeman for the Port Arthur Towing Company of Port Arthur, Texas.

In 1979, the tug was sold. Where she was renamed as the Alliance Prince.

In 1986, she was acquired by Dixie Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas. Where the tug was renamed as the Dixie Leader.

In 1996, the tug was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where she was retained her name.

In 2018, she was phased out of active service, and was "laid up."

Powered by two, GM 16-567C diesel engines. She is a twin screw, towboat, rated at 3,200 horsepower.

Vessel Name: DIXIE LEADER
USCG Doc. No.: 0536311
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
IMO Number: 08836546
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDC2673
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 116
Ship Builder: Superior Boat Works
Year Built: 1971
Length: 133
Hailing Port: WILMINGTON, DE.

Hull Depth: 10.5
Hull Breadth: 35
Gross Tonnage: 579
Net Tonnage: 393
Owner:
KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP
55 WAUGH DRIVE STE 1000
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Previous Vessel Names:
Capt. W. F. Fredeman, Alliance Prince, Dixie Leader
Previous Vessel Owners:
Port Arthur Towing Co., Dixie Marine Inc., KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP

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