Story
This tug was built in 1965 by Equitable Equipment Co. in Madisonville, LA.
Owners & Masters
In 1965-1986 she was owned by Robin Towing Corp., New Orleans LA USA.
In 1989-1997 she was owned by Bisso Towboat Co Inc, New Orleans LA USA.
In 1998-1999 she was owned by Tampa Bay Towing Inc, Fort Lauderdale FL USA.
In 2000-2001 she was owned by Hvide Marine Towing Inc., Fort Lauderdale FL USA.
In 2002 she was owned by Lovetts Field Marine Inc., Concord NH USA.
In 2002-2005 she was owned by McAllister Towing and Transportation, New York NY USA.
In 2014-2017 she was owned by McAllister Bros. LLC, New York NY USA.
In 2018-2022 she was owned by Moorish Marine LLC (Ryba Marine), Cheboygan MI USA.
In 2023-2026 she was owned by P & N Equipment LLC, Cheboygan MI USA.
Name Significance
As Michigan she was operating for the Great Lakes Towing Co.
Repower
2003 repowered with two Caterpillar Model 3515 Diesels for 2400 HP.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1968-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 15 Aug 2026)
- Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1968.
