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CAPT. BILLY J. VERDIN
Photo by: Sam Draye

Built in 2005, by Ashton Boat Construction Incorporated of Harvey, Louisiana (hull #108) as the Capt. Billy J. Verdin for Blessey Marine Services Incorporated.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M0 diesel engines. With Reintjes reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.947:1. Turning two, stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,700 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: CAPT. BILLY J. VERDIN
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1174496
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 9370056
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDC6278
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 108
  • Ship Builder: ASHTON BOAT CONSTRUCTION LLC
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Length: 75
  • Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 10.5
  • Hull Breadth: 28
  • Gross Tonnage: 147
  • Net Tonnage: 118
  • Owner:
    DESTIN TRADING CORPORATION
    1515 RIVER OAKS ROAD E
    HARAHAN, LA 70123
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
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