Vessel Profile

Nancy J

Nancy J
Photo: Nancy J taken 27 Jun 2015 at Superior WI by George Schneider

Story

This tug was built in 1964 by Main Iron Works in Houma, LA.

Owners & Masters

In 1965-2002 she was owned by Aluminum Company of America Inc., Corpus Christi TX USA.

In 2002-2014 she was owned by Point Comfort Towing Inc., Port Comfort TX USA.

In 2014-2017 she was owned by Michael Ojard (Heritage Marine), Knife River MN USA.

In 2020-2022 she was owned by Sarter Marine Towing Co., Sturgeon Bay WI USA.

In 2022-2026 she was owned by Great Lakes Towing Co., Wilmington DE USA.

Repower

By 2026 registered as 3000 HP

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965-1989)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 01 Aug 2026)
  • Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1965.
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