Story
This barge, cargo was built in 1957 by Todd Shipyards (Houston Division).
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Aug 2026) writes: This is a fascinating vessel, her life spanning 70 years and counting, while at age 60 she was found worthy of significant reconstruction. In that time her length has increased by 50%, and her gross tonnage gone from 85 to 7945. Great Lakes vessels tend to last a long time because of the fresh water, but she was a "saltie" for easily 30 of her early years.
Owners & Masters
In 1958-1981 she was owned by Brown & Root Inc., Houston TX USA.
In 1981-1985 she was owned by Canonie Offshore Co., Muskegon MI USA.
In 1988 she was owned by the Port of Port Royal Inc., Miami FL USA.
In 1992-2000 she was owned by Kellstone Inc., Glenwillow OH USA.
In 2000-2004 she was owned by Inland Bulk Transfer Inc., Cleveland OH USA.
In 2005-2011 she was owned by Laken Shipping Corp., Cleveland OH USA.
In 2011-2026 she was owned by Port City Barge Inc., Muskegon MI USA.
Rebuilds
1959 Converted to 350-foot pipelaying barge by Avondale Marine Ways. Converted to a bulk carrier barge. 2017-18 Great Lakes bow added, converted into a 390-foot notch barge for carrying cement by Bay Shipbuilding Co.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1958-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 15 Aug 2026)
