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WALTER E. BLESSEY JR.

Built in 2002, by John Bludworth Shipyard Incorporated of Corpus Christi, Texas (hull #107) as the Walter E. Blessey Jr. for Blessey Marine Services Incorporated of Harahan, Louisiana.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA50-M2 diesel engines. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 3,200 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: WALTER E. BLESSEY JR.
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1131647
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 8976619
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDA9217
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 107
  • Ship Builder: JOHN BLUDWORTH SHIPYARD, LLC
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Length: 105.6
  • Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 11
  • Hull Breadth: 32
  • Gross Tonnage: 345
  • Net Tonnage: 235
  • Owner:
    SAND CASTLE INC
    1515 RIVER OAKS ROAD EAST
    HARAHAN, LA 70123
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
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