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Built in 1981, by Turn Ship Limited of Bayou LaBatre, Louisiana (hull #9) as the Joey Toups for the Toups Rentals Company of New Orleans, Louisiana.
In 1996, the tug was acquired by Double Eagle Marine Incorporated of New Iberia, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Blue Eagle.
In 2004, she was acquired by the Delta Towing Company of Houma, Louisiana. Where the tug was renamed as the Delta Snipe.
In 2011, the tug was acquired by the Crosby Marine Transportation Company of Golden Meadow, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.
In 2012, she was acquired by J. Sercovich Incorporated of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.
Powered by two, GM 12V71 diesel engines. With Twin Disc 514 reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.16:1. Turning two, 48(in) by 48(in) by 4(in), stainless steel fixed pitch propellers. She is a twin screw tug rated at 900 horsepower.
The tug's electrical service is provided by two, 30kW generator sets. Driven by two, GM 3-71 diesel engines.. Her capacities are 18,000 gallons of fuel, 20,000 gallons of potable water, and 60 gallons of lube oil.