Story
This oilfield supply vessel was built in 1980 by Offshore Trawlers Inc. in Bayou Labatre, AL.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021) stated "The third Offshore Trawlers (John Graham) utility boat owned by Ship Services finally got underway. She’s now the JOHN HENRY (625202). I understand the delay was converting her to Tier-3 engines. My first photos of her pulling away showed the brown smoke of a new engine, but it wasn’t long before that cleared and I got this good shot of her. I think John Graham has died, and he’ll never know how his boats have persisted worldwide, when smarter snappier supply boats have already gone to the junkers."
Owners & Masters
In 1981-2004 she was owned by John E. Graham & Sons / Graham Offshore, Houma LA USA.
In 2004-2010 she was owned by Rascal Marine LLC, Mobile AL USA.
In 2010-2013 she was owned by Ferry Holdings LLC (International Marine), Larose LA USA.
In 2014 she was owned by GIS Marine LLC, Larose LA USA.
In 2014-2026 she was owned by Groundtackle Holdings LLS on behalf of Southern California Ships Services Inc., Los Angeles CA USA.
Repower
2014-2015 refitted with Tier-3 Diesel engines for a total of 1170 HP.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1981-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 31/07/2024)
